New York College of Health Professions
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School Highlights
- New York College of Health Professions serves 851 students (56% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 51%.
- New York College of Health Professions is one of 3 community colleges within Nassau County, NY.
- The nearest community college to New York College of Health Professions is Farmingdale State College (5.8 miles away).
Top Placements
New York College of Health Professions places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
- The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 203% over five years.
| New York College of Health Professions | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 85 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 851 students | 1,701 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 480 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 371 students | 538 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 592 students | 1,104 students |
| # Graduate Students | 259 students | 95 students |
| % Asian | 11% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 19% | 19% |
| % Black | 18% | 17% |
| % White | 44% | 49% |
| % Non Resident races | 2% | 4% |
| % Unknown races | 6% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.69 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,200 | $35,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- New York College is a private not-for-profit college and has been a leader in Holistic Health Education and Care for over 35 years. It was the first to have a college degree program in Massage Therapy approved by New York State. The College offers a 2-year, 72 credit, Associate degree in Massage Therapy and a Bachelors degree in Advanced Asian Bodywork. New York College of Health Professions is institutionally accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and the Commissioner of Education, a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
- The Acupuncture program and Oriental Medicine Bachelors/Masters degree level programs were also the first approved by New York State and are accredited by ACAOM.
- The College campus is located in Syosset, Long Island, NY, with 4 additional locations in New York City. It also owns a 35-acre medical facility in Luo Yang, China. New York College operates one of the largest holistic clinics in the Northeast on the Syosset campus as well as Manhattan clinics where student interns offer massage therapy, acupuncture and herbal treatments to the public at affordable cost.
- New York College has flexible day, evening and weekend schedules, full-time and part-time programs and offers Financial Aid and scholarships, if qualified.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to New York College of Health Professions is Farmingdale State College (5.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 8,394 students | 5.80 Mi2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(631)420-2000 5.808,394 - SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-BrownPrivate, for profit240 students | 5.80 Mi320 S. Service Road
Melville, NY 11747
(631)370-3300 5.80240 - Nassau Community CollegePublic22,374 students | 6.40 MiOne Education Dr
Garden City, NY 11530
(516)572-7501 6.4022,374 - Five Towns CollegePrivate, for profit687 students | 7.90 Mi305 North Service Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631)424-7000 7.90687 - Island Drafting and Technical InstitutePrivate, for profit103 students | 10.50 Mi128 Broadway Rte 110
Amityville, NY 11701
(631)691-8733 10.50103
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