New York College of Health Professions

What New York College of Health Professions does

New York College of Health Professions is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) higher education institution founded in 1984, headquartered in Syosset, New York, with additional classroom sites in New York City. It is one of the oldest complementary medicine colleges on Long Island and operates three degree-granting programs: an Associate in Occupational Studies in Massage Therapy (72 credits), a Bachelor/Master of Professional Studies in Acupuncture (145 credits), and a Bachelor/Master of Professional Studies in Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine (185 credits). The institution holds ACAHM specialized accreditation and NYSED registration, and was awarded NECHE regional accreditation in 2026.

The college runs on-site teaching clinics — Massage Therapy Teaching Clinics (3,300+ treatments/year) and Acupuncture Teaching Clinics (2,200+ treatments/year) — together with a working Herbal Dispensary, providing clinical training volume of more than 5,000 patient treatments annually. It has a formal clinical training partnership with Bellevue Hospital and an 82.6% student retention rate. The business model is tuition-driven: undergraduate tuition is $450/credit and graduate tuition is $545/credit. In July 2026 the college expanded a Continuing Education line serving already-licensed practitioners, creating a supplementary non-degree revenue channel beyond the core degree-seeking student base.

The institution is small and mature, with no disclosed headcount, no published financials, and no equity or growth capital in its history. Federal funding received during the COVID period included approximately $1.48M in CARES Act HEERF support and $1.75M in ARP support. The 2026 NECHE accreditation materially expands access to Title IV federal financial aid, which is the principal forward catalyst for enrollment and revenue growth.

Name

New York College of Health Professions

Legal name

New York College of Health Professions

Website

https://nycollege.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

New York College of Health Professions is a Syosset-based nonprofit founded in 1984 offering accredited degree programs in massage therapy, acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine, serving degree-seeking students and community patients through on-site teaching clinics.

Ownership category

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Product category

Holistic Health Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAGAH

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYHSALANAJ

Massage Therapy Schools & Certification Programs

Home & Personal Services/Personal Care & Beauty Services/Beauty Schools & Training (Cosmetology/Esthetics/Nails)

SECONDARYEDAAALAC

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• Holistic health education
• Acupuncture training programs
• Massage therapy degree
• Traditional Chinese medicine
• Healthcare professional licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Syosset

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: NYCHP generates revenue primarily through tuition charged per credit hour. Undergraduate programs are $450 per credit and graduate programs are $545 per credit. Additional fees include application fees, registration fees per trimester, liability insurance fees, clinic fees, lab fees, and graduation fees.
2. Continuing Education: The college offers continuing education courses for licensed practitioners, such as the Qi Xiao Tongue Diagnosis course at $240 for 6 CE hours, generating additional revenue from working professionals seeking career advancement.
3. Teaching Clinic Services: Patient treatments at teaching clinics provide revenue while serving as clinical training for students. The clinics provide massage therapy and acupuncture treatments performed by supervised student interns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

New York College of Health Professions is a nonprofit degree-granting educational institution that offers accredited programs in Massage Therapy (AOS), Acupuncture (BPS/MS), and Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine (BPS/MS). The college operates on-campus teaching clinics that provide supervised, affordable massage and acupuncture treatments to the community while serving as hands-on clinical training for students. It also offers continuing education courses for licensed practitioners and runs an on-campus Herbal Dispensary.

Product overview

New York College of Health Professions is a degree-granting educational institution offering three distinct academic programs: the 72-credit Massage Therapy AOS degree, the 145-credit Acupuncture BPS/MS degree, and the 185-credit Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine BPS/MS degree. These programs are complemented by a network of teaching clinics (Massage Therapy Teaching Clinics delivering 3,300+ treatments annually and Acupuncture Teaching Clinics delivering 2,200+ treatments annually), an Herbal Medicine Consultation service, and an on-campus Herbal Dispensary. The institution also provides Continuing Education courses for practitioners seeking licensure maintenance and professional development. The programs are designed to prepare graduates for New York State licensing examinations and NCBAHM national board certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Massage Therapy Program (AOS) A 72-credit, six-trimester Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) degree covering Eastern and Western massage techniques, health sciences, and supervised clinical training. Graduates are eligible to sit for the New York State Massage Therapy Licensing Exam and the MBLEx for licensure in other states.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82.6% student retention rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bellevue HospitalnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYCHP has created an alliance with Bellevue Hospital, a major medical institution in the New York City metropolitan area. This partnership represents a bridge between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine, allowing NYCHP to break new ground in integrative health education and potentially expand clinical training opportunities for students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Five Branches University: Specialized TCM and integrative medicine university offering acupuncture, massage, and herbal medicine programs. Comparable to NYCHP in California-coastal geographic positioning and degree-level TCM focus.
• Dongguk University Los Angeles: Accredited acupuncture and Oriental medicine university offering master's programs in TCM with herbal medicine specialization. Directly comparable to NYCHP in TCM degree offerings and ACAHM-accredited curriculum.
• American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine: San Francisco-based accredited TCM college offering master's and doctoral degrees in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Closely comparable to NYCHP in TCM specialization, ACAHM accreditation, and clinical training model.
• AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine: Accredited graduate school offering master's and doctoral programs in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Directly comparable to NYCHP in degree-level TCM training and ACAHM-aligned curriculum.
• Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine: Accredited TCM institution offering master's and doctoral programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Closely aligned with NYCHP's BPS/MS acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine tracks in curriculum depth and licensure preparation.
• Pacific College of Health and Science: National direct peer offering accredited programs in acupuncture, massage therapy, and holistic health. Closely aligned with NYCHP in modality mix, licensure pathways, and clinical training model, serving a similarly diverse student population across U.S. campuses.
• Bastyr University: Accredited integrative health university offering programs in acupuncture, naturopathic medicine, and holistic health sciences. Comparable to NYCHP in its specialization in natural and integrative health professions and in producing licensed practitioners.
• Maryland University of Integrative Health: Graduate-level university focused on integrative health disciplines including acupuncture and herbal medicine. Comparable to NYCHP in graduate-degree TCM focus and post-baccalaureate practitioner preparation.

Regional players

• Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences: NYC-based health sciences college offering allied health programs including massage therapy. Comparable regional peer to NYCHP with overlapping New York metropolitan student market and modality offerings.

Broad incumbents

• National University of Health Sciences: Established integrative medicine university offering broader scope including chiropractic, naturopathic medicine, and acupuncture programs. Larger and more diversified than NYCHP but overlapping in integrative health practitioner training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/newyorkcollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/NewYorkCollegeofHealthProfessions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-york-college-of-health-professions

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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