The campus of NYSMDA is in Long Island City, NY, which is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at NYSMDA include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
In 2007, the school had 398 students enrolled (398 full-time equivalent). NYSMDA has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants is a career-oriented, co-educational institution that believes that the basic purpose of education is to prepare one for the highest degree of self-realization through quality education and training necessary to face the complexities of today's society. The ultimate goal of the institution lies in its responsibility, to both the students and the community, to provide educational opportunities through short-term programs designed to prepare a student for immediate employment in a chosen field of study upon graduation with an emphasis on serving the needs of the community."
More complete details are provided below.
New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants
33-10 Queens Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11101
General Phone: (718) 793-2330
http://nysmda.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 447 | medical assistant, dental assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for NYSMDA in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 375 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 72 | 1 |
In 2007, NYSMDA had a total enrollment of 398 students (398 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 12% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| Asian | 10% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 76% |
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:
NYSMDA participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1055100)
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets NYSMDA Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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