Albany Medical is in a small city, in Albany, New York. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Albany Medical earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at Albany Medical include science, medicine, and medical assistant and technician.
The school does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at Albany Medical are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 743 students (731 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Albany Medical College
47 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
General Phone: (518) 262-5582
Admissions Phone: (518) 262-5521
Financial Aid Phone: (518) 262-5435
http://www.amc.edu
Albany Medical awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 121 | medicine |
| Science | 27 | biological and biomedical sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 16 | physician assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 13 | various nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Albany Medical in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 121 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 45 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 11 | 1 |
In 2005, Albany Medical had a total enrollment of 743 students (731 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 78% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 24% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 32% |
| 25-29 | 47% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Albany, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (518) 262-5521
Financial Aid:
Albany Medical participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 288700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (518) 262-5435
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Physician Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Albany Medical Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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