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New England College Of Optometry can be found in Boston, Massachusetts (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at New England College Of Optometry.
The most common majors at the school are in medicine.
New England College Of Optometry does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way New England College Of Optometry works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 436 students were enrolled in New England College Of Optometry.
More complete details are provided below.
New England College Of Optometry
424 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02115
General Phone: (617) 266-2030
Admissions Phone: (617) 236-6204
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 236-6275
http://www.neco.edu
New England College Of Optometry awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 116 | optometry |
| Science | 1 | vision science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 1 | ophthalmic support services |
Number of programs and degrees for New England College Of Optometry in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 116 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, New England College Of Optometry had a total enrollment of 436 students (423 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 3% |
| First Professional | 97% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 28% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 17% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 44% |
| 25-29 | 40% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 236-6204
Financial Aid:
New England College Of Optometry participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 216400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 236-6275
New England College Of Optometry has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $101,642 | 3 | $98,243 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $86,273 | 4 | $73,815 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $66,242 | 10 | $61,846 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $85,582 | 17 | $71,085 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New England College Of Optometry Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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