Mandl School - The College of Allied Health is one of the oldest and largest schools for allied health in New York. Its campus is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Theater District. When the school opened its doors in 1924 to provide health-care training to students, it was known as The Mandl School for Doctor's Assistants after Mr. M.M. Mandl, a biology teacher and the school's founder.
Mandl School - The College of Allied Health is known for its career and market oriented programs that prepare students for careers in the field of allied health. The school offers degrees and certificate programs in dental assisting and surgical technology. Mandl School assists students in getting financial aid through federal aid programs.
New York, NY is home to Mandl. New York is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Mandl go up to the Associate's degree.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Mandl has 611 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Mandl are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mandl is dedicated to educating men and women, regardless of their backgrounds, to serve ably and effectively in the allied health industry. To accomplish this mission, Mandl offers academic programs specifically designed: to provide educational and employment opportunities through concentrated, highly structured programs of study that prepare students for entry-level positions within the broad and varied field of allied health. To provide curricula in allied health that reflect the needs of the changing job market. To provide an opportunity for students to acquire the skills for occupational growth, including the understanding of employer expectations. To provide graduates with assistance in securing employment within allied health. To provide students with the skills and attitudes to continue learning throughout their lifetimes."
More complete details are provided below.
Mandl The College Of Allied Health
254 W 54th St
New York, NY 10019-5516
General Phone: (212) 247-3434
http://www.mandlschool.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 251 | medical assistant, dental assistant, surgical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Mandl in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 196 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 55 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Mandl had a total enrollment of 611 students (511 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 15% |
| Black | 38% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Unknown | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 92% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 81 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Mandl participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 740100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $42,000 | 4 | $42,000 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $42,000 | 4 | $42,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mandl Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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