Career Resources: Manhattan Borough College and Universities

Welcome to Barnard College. We are pleased to welcome you to Barnard College. Whether you are coming to campus as a prospective student to take a tour, a member of the community to attend one of our cultural events, or an alumna just visiting, we are happy to assist in your visit to the college. We hope the information provided on these pages is helpful to you in planning your visit.

At Baruch College, students engage in a rich academic life, developing a capacity for professional achievement, intellectual exploration, and personal growth. Throughout their education, Baruch students expand their perspective while exploring the vibrant College community. Undergraduate and graduate students access learning and research opportunities across the College’s three schools: the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and the Zicklin School of Business. As a result, students enjoy the freedom to tailor their unique educational journey. Our diverse and accomplished faculty are renowned scholars, visionary researchers, exceptional teachers and leaders and innovators in their fields. Widely recognized and highly ranked for our academic excellence, diversity, and affordability, Baruch College provides world-class education.

At Berkeley College, everything we do is focused on helping our students reach their full potential and preparing them for professional and personal success. We’re committed to providing close, personal attention and support through every step of your educational journey.

Welcome to Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC). Located in the heart of New York City, BMCC embodies the bustling energy of Tribeca’s cultural hub, the dynamic spirit of Wall Street, and the enduring promise of the Statue of Liberty. Here, every student is not just a learner but a vital part of our diverse community. At BMCC, we live by the motto “Start Here. Go Anywhere.” to champion accessibility and excellence, providing affordable, high-quality education that prepares students for real-world success. Our campus thrives on innovation and supports every student’s journey of self-improvement, offering ample opportunities for those eager to excel.

The City College of New York (established as 'The Free Academy' in 1847) is the founding institution of the City University of New York and home to eight schools and divisions, each dedicated to the advancement of research and knowledge. We're the place where Albert Einstein first presented his theory of general relativity outside of Europe, our alumni discovered the polio vaccine, helped build the Internet, and designed the Panama Canal. And, our alumni have gone on to become Supreme Court Justices, Secretaries of State, leaders of industry, world-renowned researchers and award winning actors and musicians. We’re the City College of yesterday, today and tomorrow. See yourself here. City College.

Columbia prepares the next generation of thinkers, scientists, artists, and leaders through an education grounded in intellectual rigor, open inquiry, and a commitment to the public good. For more than 270 years, these values have defined who we are and continue to guide our pursuit of knowledge in service of society. We invite you to explore Columbia.

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As the Jesuit University of New York, we question assumptions, dig deeper, and rise to the challenges of our times. At Fordham, we're a tight-knit community in New York City, and we value and educate the whole person. We connect the people and communities who shape a more hopeful world.

Guttman Community College works alongside our students in advancing our mission to enact inclusive and equitable practices to advance social and racial justice inside and outside our classrooms. Engage students in supportive communities and guided paths that lead to academic excellence and timely degree completion. Empower students to make informed choices about their educational and professional journeys.

Our goal at Hunter College is not only to educate, but to cultivate the talents and achievements of our students and faculty, from groundbreaking research to exciting new works of artistic expression.

Mandl School, The College of Allied Health in New York City offers training in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Care Administration, Medical Assisting, Respiratory Therapy and Surgical Technology fields in New York State, including Certificate programs in Dental Assistant and Medical Assisting. Currently, the state requires credentials – such as certificate or licensure – to secure employment in these occupations. In Health Care Administration and Medical Assisting, a credential is not required by the state although companies may make it a condition of employment.

Manhattan University is a Lasallian Catholic institution dedicated to the treatment of all people with dignity and respect. We continuously strive to create an equitably inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment, and a community that fosters a sense of belonging among all of its members.

You imagine your own path for learning. You see connections where others see boundaries. Different academic disciplines—dance and biology, art and politics—form a single thread in your creative and curious mind. At MMC, you will harness these diverse learning opportunities to create your own academic experience. Blaze your way to knowledge.

Mercy was built for the first timers and second chancers. The daydreamers and night shifters. And anyone in between. Discover what's possible at Mercy University.

Discover a new kind of university in New York City, one where scholars, artists, and designers come together to challenge convention and create positive change. Our university takes full advantage of its location in one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world. Our colleges and graduate schools include Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, the College of Performing Arts, The New School for Social Research, the Schools of Public Engagement, and Parsons Paris. Since our founding in 1919, The New School has redrawn and redefined the boundaries of intellectual and creative thought as a preeminent academic center. Our rigorous, multidimensional approach to education dissolves walls between disciplines and helps nurture progressive minds. At our university, students have the academic freedom to shape their unique, individual paths for a complex and rapidly changing world. With leading-edge faculty and world-renowned alumni, we are committed to developing students who will have an impact on the world and address the most pressing social issues of our time. Our legacy of commitment to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and socially just environment continues to drive our mission and work today.

Our hands-on degree programs are designed to help you grow academically, professionally, and personally. At New York Tech, you’ll find learning everywhere—studying in classrooms, making discoveries in our labs, interning at top companies, or connecting with peers from across the globe. You’ll graduate career-ready, sought after by employers, and prepared to make an impact in your field.

NYU's motto, Perstare et Praestare (To Persevere and To Excel), is lived by our community through every season. And the steps that students take each day across our global campuses and sites—located in the world's most vibrant cities—uniquely prepare them for a future in which they will continue to evolve and grow.

Ranked in the top 10% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment*, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. We are at the forefront of creating opportunity and that mission is expressed in our motto: Opportunitas. Pace is a nationally-ranked university with seven schools and colleges—College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, Sands College of Performing Arts, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems—and offers a variety of courses in business, health care, computer science, sustainability and justice, education, science, law, fine and performing arts, and more.

In the heart of New York City, the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry stands as a global leader in optometric education, vision science research, and patient care. Founded over 50 years ago by a visionary group of optometrists and philanthropists, the College was built on a powerful mission focused on elevating the profession of optometry through educating future optometrists and vision scientists, advancing knowledge with cutting-edge research, and providing high-quality vision care to the community in an academic healthcare setting.

Since welcoming its first class in 1971, SUNY Optometry has grown into one of the world’s premier institutions dedicated to eye and vision health. Home to the University Eye Center—one of the largest outpatient vision care facilities in the United States— and three research centers, the College delivers vital services to the community while serving as a real-world training ground for future optometric leaders.

SUNY Optometry is not just an academic institution, it’s a dynamic hub where education, research, and service come together to improve lives. From pioneering breakthroughs in vision science to shaping compassionate, highly skilled professionals, the College continues to set the standard for what’s next in optometric care.

The world’s flagship Jewish university is to educate, empower and inspire our students to become the next generation of leaders, guided at all times by our core values. We do this through a transformative, world-class, and interdisciplinary education that is deep and broad and that cultivates in our students a sense of meaning, purpose and drive to make the world a better place for themselves and for future generations.