Marist College

Marist College is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Poughkeepsie, New York, in a large suburban setting along the Hudson River. The college offers programs spanning multiple credential levels, including a bachelor's degree in Physician Associate/Assistant and associate degree programs in Computer and Information Systems Security and Athletic Training. These programs cover healthcare, cybersecurity, and sports medicine career paths.

Marist College reported a total enrollment of 7,333 students, a completion rate of 80%, and a retention rate of 89% (IPEDS 2023). With a quality score of 69.67/100, the institution serves as one of the larger private colleges in the mid-Hudson Valley region. Its retention rate of 89% reflects that the substantial majority of students return after their first year to continue their studies.

The college's program offerings in physician assistant studies and cybersecurity align with two of the fastest-growing occupational areas in the U.S. labor market. The physician associate program prepares graduates for clinical practice under physician supervision, while the cybersecurity program addresses growing demand for information security professionals. Located roughly 75 miles north of New York City, Marist College provides students access to both a residential campus environment and proximity to the broader New York metropolitan employment market.