New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

What New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine does

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NYCTCM) is a private, nonprofit educational institution founded in 1996 by Dr. Chi Chow and headquartered at 200 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY (Long Island). It delivers accredited graduate-level instruction in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to adult learners — typically working professionals with at least 60 undergraduate credits — seeking licensure as acupuncturists and integrative medicine practitioners. Since 2006 the institution has been led by President Dr. Yemeng Chen, a Ph.D. graduate of Beijing University of TCM with 38+ years of practice. NYCTCM programs are accredited by ACAHM, authorized by the New York State Education Department, and listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) since 2019. Over its 29+ year history, the college has graduated more than 1,000 students.

NYCTCM's core academic portfolio comprises three programs built on a three-strand curriculum architecture spanning TCM theory, acupuncture techniques, and Western biomedical sciences: (1) a three-year, 141-credit BPS/MS in Acupuncture ($60,958 tuition); (2) a four-year, 183-credit BPS/MS in Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine covering ~400 herbs and ~250 formulas ($79,282 tuition); and (3) a Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine ($24,279) for already-licensed acupuncturists. A four-phase teaching clinic operates seven days a week, hosting progressive clinical training from observation through senior internship, and provides affordable acupuncture and herbal consultations ($35–$130) plus an herbal dispensary using Nong's Herbs (PuraPharm) with barcode-based inventory and USP verification. Distribution is omnichannel: in-person didactic plus synchronous online/hybrid formats are delivered from the Mineola campus, with NC-SARA reciprocity extending online enrollment to students across 49 U.S. states (excluding California).

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition across the three degree/certificate programs, supplemented by clinic service fees, herbal product sales (patent herbs $14, and granule/capsule herbal formulations $7–$10 per day), and continuing-education seminar fees for alumni and licensed practitioners. Pricing is subscription-style on a per-credit basis ($399 didactic / $660 clinical) with annual billing cadence, and a 10% Early Acceptance Tuition Incentive is offered. Prospect recruiting is conducted through Open House events, online info sessions, guest-student class visits, and personal admissions appointments, with continuous admissions across Fall, Winter, and Spring trimesters. Adjacent revenue and brand-building assets include CEU seminars on advanced TCM modalities, non-credit public classes (Tai Chi, Qi Gong, History of Chinese Medicine), and donations channeled via PayPal.

Name

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Legal name

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Website

https://nyctcm.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a private, ACAHM-accredited institution in Mineola, NY, offering BPS/MS degrees in Acupuncture and Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine, plus a Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine, to adult learners pursuing TCM licensure. It augments tuition revenue with an on-campus teaching clinic and CEU seminars.

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Product category

Traditional Chinese Medicine Higher Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

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

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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Industry-Specific Professional Training (e.g., Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction)

Keywords

• Traditional chinese medicine
• Acupuncture education
• Clinical training programs
• Chinese herbal medicine
• Healthcare professional degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Mineola

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, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: The college generates revenue primarily through tuition fees for its degree and certificate programs. Tuition rates vary by program and trimester, with total program costs ranging from $24,279 for the Certificate program to $79,282 for the ACHM program.
2. Clinic Services Revenue: The teaching clinic generates revenue through acupuncture treatments, herbal consultations, and herbal product sales. Services include supervised intern treatments ($35-$45), licensed practitioner treatments ($90-$130), and herbal products.
3. Continuing Education Seminars: Alumni and CEU seminars provide revenue through seminar fees for professional development courses in acupuncture and TCM topics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NYCTCM offers ACAHM-accredited degree and certificate programs in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, delivered through a three-strand curriculum of TCM theory, acupuncture technique, and Western biomedical sciences. Clinical training is conducted at its on-campus teaching clinic open seven days a week, supported by a barcode-tracked herbal dispensary carrying Nong's Herbs granules. The college also operates a public teaching clinic and continuing education seminars for licensed practitioners.

Product overview

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a portfolio of educational programs and clinical services. The core educational products include: (1) the Bachelor of Professional Studies/Master of Science in Acupuncture (BPS/MS) - a three-year, 141-credit program; (2) the Bachelor of Professional Studies/Master of Science in Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine (BPS/MS) - a four-year, 183-credit program with additional herbology training; (3) the Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine for licensed acupuncturists; and (4) the CHM Completion Track for Acupuncture graduates adding herbal competency. Non-credit public classes (History/Philosophy of Chinese Medicine, Tai Chi, Qi Gong) and continuing education seminars supplement the portfolio. The NYCTCM Teaching Clinic provides supervised clinical services including acupuncture treatments, herbal consultations, and a specialty clinic for respiratory disorders and community acupuncture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Science / Master of Science in Acupuncture (BPS/MS) A nine-trimester (three-year), 141-credit degree program that prepares students for licensure and professional practice of acupuncture, built on three parallel strands of TCM, Acupuncture, and Western Biomedical Sciences. It qualifies graduates to sit for the NCCAOM examination and meet New York State licensure requirements.
• Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Science / Master of Science in Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine (BPS/MS) A twelve-trimester (four-year), 183-credit degree program that trains acupuncturists and Chinese herbal professionals, including an additional Chinese Herbology strand covering approximately 400 individual herbs and 250 herbal formulas. Total tuition $79,282.
• Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine
• Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine Completion Track (CHM)
• NYCTCM Teaching Clinic Services
• Specialty Clinic (Respiratory Disorders and Community Acupuncture)
• Continuing Education Seminars
• Classes Open to the Public

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 graduates have completed NYCTCM programs in the past 29+ years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gouverneur Healthcare ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYCTCM has collaborated with Gouverneur Healthcare Services for clinical training and healthcare integration initiatives.
• SUNY FarmingdalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYCTCM has collaborated with SUNY Farmingdale for educational partnerships and health/wellness center clinical training.
• Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM)coreOthersACAHM is the specialized accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for acupuncture and Oriental medicine institutions/programs. NYCTCM programs are accredited by ACAHM.
• Consortium of Globalization of Chinese MedicineminorOthersNYCTCM is a member of this international consortium focused on globalizing Chinese medicine.
• Council of Colleges of Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine (CCAHM)coreOthersNYCTCM is a member of CCAHM, which provides program verification required for NCCAOM and state licensure.
• National Federation of Chinese TCM Organizations (NFCTCMO)coreOthersPresident Dr. Yemeng Chen serves as President of NFCTCMO; NYCTCM is a member organization.
• Acupuncture Society of New York (ASNY)minorOthersNYCTCM is a member of ASNY, the state-level acupuncture professional organization.
• Nong's Herbs / PuraPharm PharmaceuticalscoreTechnology or IntegrationHerbal supplier using concentrated Chinese medicine granules from Nong's Herbs, manufactured by PuraPharm. Products are CFDA, TGA, and cGMP certified with USP verification.
• Coalition for Wildlife Protection in TCMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYCTCM is a founding member of this coalition of TCM practitioners and educators pledging not to use endangered wildlife products. Hosted Third Conference of Wildlife Protection in TCM in April 2024.
• World Animal ProtectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYCTCM signed a pledge for wildlife-friendly traditional medicine with World Animal Protection in 2021.
• New York Hospital Queens - Cardiac Rehab CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty member Lance Li is affiliated with the Cardiac Rehab Center at New York Hospital Queens for clinical training opportunities.
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty member Yen Nien Hou works as Herb Information Center Coordinator at Memorial Sloan Kettering, providing drug-herb interaction information to healthcare practitioners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nyctcm
• Facebookfacebook.com/nyctcm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-york-college-of-traditional-chinese-medicine

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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