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NYITCOM at A-State Generates $44.6 Million Economic Impact for the Region
The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University (A-State) has generated a $44.6 million economic impact for the Northeast Arkansas region. This is the result of a study conducted by Parker Strategy Group.
The study shows that NYITCOM at A-State contributes significantly to the local economy through multiple channels:
- Job support and tax revenue: The college supports 263 jobs and generates $2.2 million in additional state and local taxes.
- Impact from student spending: NYITCOM at A-State students have contributed a total of $7.6 million through their spending.
- Impact from operations and capital spending: NYITCOM's operations and capital spending have contributed a total of $36.1 million.
Dr. Shane Speights, Dean of NYITCOM at A-State, emphasized the college's focus on health care, education, and its positive contributions to the state and regional economy.
NYITCOM at A-State is recognized for training 115 medical students each year in its Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program. With additional programs such as the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Emergency Medical Services, enrollment in Arkansas reached 567 in fall 2024. The Jonesboro-based medical school boasts a cumulative job placement rate of 100% through the National Resident Matching Program, with about 65% of graduates pursuing primary care specialties, addressing critical needs in Arkansas and the broader Mississippi Delta region.
This article was translated from Vietnamese and is being reviewed by our admissions team.
