Is the school public or private?

The school is a private for-profit institution.

What percentage of students receive Pell Grants?

Reported data shows that 91.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Which undergraduate certificate programs are available and what are the typical earnings?

The school offers Dental Support Services and Allied Professions with median earnings of $24,035 two years after completion. It also offers Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services with median earnings of $24,243 two years after completion. A certificate in Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services is also available.

What credential levels are offered for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services?

The school offers an undergraduate certificate and an associate degree for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

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New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants

Long Island City, New York · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 277 students · Dental AssistingMedical AssistingMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$20,097

cheaper than 29% of comparable schools

Completion rate

73.2%

Median debt at completion

$8,309

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$38,899

earns ~$1,935.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

The New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants is a private for-profit institution in Long Island City, NY that primarily awards certificates. It serves students pursuing careers in dental support, medical assisting, and somatic bodywork.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $20,097. The completion rate is reported at 73.2%, with a median student debt of $8,309 at graduation. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,899.

Net price is 76% above the New York median ($11,395) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 2% above the national median ($38,005) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$24,243
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	$24,035
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	associate degree	not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

Is the school public or private?: The school is a private for-profit institution.
What percentage of students receive Pell Grants?: Reported data shows that 91.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
Which undergraduate certificate programs are available and what are the typical earnings?: The school offers Dental Support Services and Allied Professions with median earnings of $24,035 two years after completion. It also offers Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services with median earnings of $24,243 two years after completion. A certificate in Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services is also available.
What credential levels are offered for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services?: The school offers an undergraduate certificate and an associate degree for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
How many students typically complete the program?: The completion rate is reported at 73.2%.

Other options in New York

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
SUNY Broome Community College	Binghamton	$8,940	33.6%	$39,710
Erie Community College	Buffalo	$7,765	31.8%	$41,228
Hudson Valley Community College	Troy	$8,501	36.4%	$45,460
Mandl School-The College of Allied Health	New York	$35,578	50.6%	$39,108
Monroe Community College	Rochester	$6,353	28.2%	$40,174
Niagara County Community College	Sanborn	$6,876	37%	$42,285

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 193858. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.