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Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine New York

Overview of Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine New York

Pacific College New York can be found in New York, NY (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Pacific College New York.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in nutrition and exercise therapy.

Pacific College New York Selectivity

Pacific College New York is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, 445 students were enrolled in the school. Pacific College New York has a large minority student population. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine is to critically assess and present the theories and practices of Oriental medicine, together with its traditional and modern derivations, in order that its exemplary graduates may deliver the highest standard of patient care within their scope of practice. Pacific College presents this body of knowledge to students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as certificate programs, and to practitioners through continuing education."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Pacific College New York

Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine New York
915 Broadway, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10010-7108
General Phone: (212) 982-3456
http://WWW.PACIFICCOLLEGE.EDU

Pacific College New York Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy80traditional Asian medicine, acupuncture, Asian bodywork therapy, herbalist
Therapy and Counseling14massage therapy

Number of programs and degrees for Pacific College New York in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree722
Associate's degree141
Bachelor's degree71
Postbaccalaureate certificate11

Pacific College New York Student Body

In 2007-2008, Pacific College New York had a total enrollment of 445 students (632 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate8%
Graduate92%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White51%
Black7%
Hispanic8%
Asian23%
American Indian0%
Unknown6%
(Foreign Students)5%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
20-211%
22-245%
25-2920%
30-3429%
35-3916%
40-4920%
50-648%

Pacific College New York Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time75 %
Part-Time67 %

Pacific College New York Room and Board (2007)

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.

Pacific College New York Admissions and Selectivity

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
Years of College Work Before Admittancerecommended

Pacific College New York Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 18,013
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 18,013
Books and supplies$ 1,278

Financial Aid:
Pacific College New York participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3027701)

Pacific College New York Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year2*3$52,250
All faculty totalcalendar year2*3$52,250

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Pacific College New York Degree Programs (2007)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Acupuncture
Asian Bodywork Therapy
Herbalism/Herbalist
Traditional Chinese/Asian Medicine and Chinese Herbology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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Pacific College New York Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Pacific College New York Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Pacific College New York % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Pacific College New York % students 40 years or older
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Pacific College New York Female % of student body
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Pacific College New York Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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