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The campus of SUNY Optometry is in New York, NY, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at SUNY Optometry include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in medicine.
Admission at SUNY Optometry is selective, not open to all who apply.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. SUNY Optometry has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, SUNY Optometry had 299 students enrolled (10 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College Of Optometry
33 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036-8003
General Phone: (212) 938-4000
http://www.sunyopt.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 78 | optometry |
| Medical Support and Technology | 5 | ophthalmic support services |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Optometry in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 78 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, SUNY Optometry had a total enrollment of 299 students (10 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 3% |
| First Professional | 97% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 44% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 52% |
| 25-29 | 39% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
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.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Optometry participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 992900)
SUNY Optometry has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 12 | $127,781 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 13 | $105,995 | 7 | $103,449 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $94,024 | 17 | $75,561 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 32 | $111,546 | 25 | $85,769 |
*: 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 SUNY Optometry Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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