About Touro College and NYSCAS

Touro College is a private independent institution of higher and professional School education whose programs are registered by the New York State Education Department. It is accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, tel: 267.284.5000.

The College enrolls about 17,500 students in its undergraduate and graduate divisions in New York, California, Nevada, Florida, and abroad.

NYSCAS- New York School of Career and Applied Studies is one of the undergraduate divisions of Touro College. The school offers Associate and Bachelor degrees in a wide variety of majors. NYSCAS currently enrolls about 6,000 students in its numerous locations throughout NYC.

Most Popular Majors:

• Business Management and Administration
• Human Services
• Psychology
• Special Education
• Health Sciences
• Desktop and Web Publishing

Other Professional Opportunities:

• Pre-Law
• Pre-Medical
• Pre-Dental

Location:

11 throughout New York City.  All centers can be easily reached by public transportation.  College was never more accessible.

Male/Female %:

• Male: 50%
• Female: 50%

Diversity %:

• 16% African-American
• 11% Latino
• 4% Asian
• 38% White/non-Hispanic

Public/Private:

Private

Admission Statistics:

• Rolling Admissions
• Approximately 6,000

Student Faculty Ratio:

13:1

Career Placement:

The Office of Career Planning and Placement is located at the Midtown Main Campus, Flatbush and Kings Highway locations. A career advisor maintains hours in the Bensonhurst and Brighton Centers. These counselors serve students past and present, at all locations. Entering students are encouraged to visit the offices to discuss their career plans as well as current job needs. A data bank of employers in the five boroughs of New York City, as well as New Jersey and the rest of New York State, is maintained and updated regularly. For students or alumni seeking employment in other states, placement assistance is provided on an individualized basis. The office also offers a computerized resume service and will forward resumes at the request of the student/alumnus. The office is designed around the concept of the self-directed job search, and provides the tools for job seekers to conduct a thorough, organized search in their respective fields of endeavor. To help students succeed, assistance and training in resume preparation and interview skills are offered. Opportunities for students to participate in internships in their respective majors are also available. This ensures that students have an opportunity to begin their future careers in a comfortable environment. At the same time, potential employers may observe and begin training students for real jobs. By using this wide range of techniques, tools and services, the offices help students identify their actual vocational aptitudes, gain success in the world of work, and find a productive place in society.

Retention Rate:

92%

Average Test Scores:

Recommended, not required

Greek Life:

No

Degree:

• Associate
• Bachelor's

Average Tuition:

Undergraduate, approximately $10,000/year