Santa Barbara Business College is one of the oldest colleges in California, founded in 1888 as a co-ed finishing college in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Business College has expanded its program fields and campus locations. SBBCollege now has six campuses, including an online campus. Santa Barbara Business College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. The ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Generally, credits received at this junior college will not transfer to any UC, CAL State, or Community College, however, students have successfully petitioned to have the general education portion of their curriculum accepted. Santa Barbara Business College began in 1888 primarily as a business college. In addition to its business program, SBBCollege has expanded to include programs in allied health, information technology, legal studies and wellness. Students can earn diplomas, as well as Associate's degrees in these programs.