Originally founded in 1976 as a professional holistic health clinic, it was not until 1981 that the college was started. It was given the name New Center for Holistic Health Education and Research. This "center" fulfilled the need to educate many patients on the holistic techniques that healed their ailments. In the same year as its inception, with growing interest in Eastern healing and Western medicine, the Massage Therapy program was developed and approved by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. Not only was this the first degree program for the college, but for the State of New York as well.
Over the years, with continued interest in the art of Eastern healing and Western medicine, many other holistic programs were developed. In 1992, the college added a degree program in Acupuncture and an Oriental Medicine program. When these programs achieved their degree status with their first graduating class in 1998, the college changed its name to the New York College for Holistic Health, Education and Research. Then in 2002 the name was changed again and this time to the New York College of Health Professions.
Today, with the title as one of the largest schools of holistic medicine in the country, the New York College of Health Professions is a one of the kind educational experience. Students that attend this college get the best of all worlds in holistic medicine. Not only do they offer state of the art facilities, small class sizes and quite practice spaces for those who are studying the physical arts, but they also have one of the largest teaching clinics in the country. It is the teaching clinics that become an essential part of the educational experiences of students. It is here that students are able to apply what they learn in their field of study to the real world.
The New York College of Health Professions is located on over 30 acres of land on the beautiful North Shores of Long Island. It is close to many major thoroughfares and is only 30 minutes from downtown Manhattan. It is also within a few miles of the sandy beaches of Long Island’s North Shore where one can go to relax after a day of academics.
The College also is very unique in that it offers an Herbal Dispensary on campus. The Herbal Dispensary is similar to a traditional Chinese herbal pharmacy. This is a place where one can get medicines in all forms as well as other homeopathic remedies and supplements. It is a place where not only patients of the Integrative Health Center are able to get their medicines, but also a place that provides students with hands on pharmaceutical experience.
If you are interested in the field of holistic medicine and healing then the New York College of Health Professions is a place that you will definitely want to consider. They have been the leader in holistic education for the past 25 plus years. They offer degree programs in the fields of Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine, Massage Therapy and a Certificate program in Holistic Nursing for RN's…no matter what program you choose, you are sure to find the college is one of a kind.
Degrees Offered:
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
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Other College Details:
- 4-year, Private not-for-profit
- Suburb: Large
- Housing on Campus: No
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Prices for Undergraduate Academic year
| Detailed Expenses |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
2005-2006 |
| Tuition and fees | $10,084 | $10,084 | $10,084 |
| Books and supplies | $2,025 | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| Living Arrangement | | | |
| Off Campus | | | |
| Room and board | $19,418 | $18,852 | $18,852 |
| Other | $4,658 | $4,522 | $4,522 |
| Off Campus with Family | | | |
| Other | $4,658 | $4,522 | $4,522 |
| Total Expenses | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 |
| Off Campus | $36,185 | $35,483 | $35,483 |
| Off Campus with Family | $16,767 | $16,631 | $16,631 |
Note: Expenses data applies to first time full time degree (or certificate) seeking students.
