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New England College Of Optometry can be found in Boston, MA (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 school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at New England College Of Optometry are in medicine.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
Classes at New England College Of Optometry are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at New England College Of Optometry are well-paid.
In 2007, 464 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
New England College Of Optometry
424 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02115
General Phone: (617) 266-2030
http://www.neco.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 115 | optometry |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | ophthalmic support services |
| Science | 2 | vision science |
Number of programs and degrees for New England College Of Optometry in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 115 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2007, New England College Of Optometry had a total enrollment of 464 students (459 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 1% |
| First Professional | 99% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 27% |
| (Foreign Students) | 19% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 48% |
| 25-29 | 36% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 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 |
Financial Aid:
New England College Of Optometry participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 216400)
New England College Of Optometry has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $116,861 | 3 | $105,122 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $92,126 | 3 | $84,876 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $69,312 | 18 | $71,000 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $97,457 | 24 | $77,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 2% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
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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