Consumer Information Disclosure Form

A uniform website public disclosure form for DETC accredited institutions.

General Information:

Name of Institution: New York Institute of Photography
Address: 211 East 43rd Street, New York, New York 10017
Year Founded: 1910 First Accredited: June 2006 Accreditation Expires: January 2013
CEO/President: Rob Klapper CEO, Chuck DeLaney Director
Accreditation and Agency E-mail Contact Information: Distance Education and Training Council – www.detc.org
State Approval and E-mail Contact Information: New York State Education Department, Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS) -
Participation in Funding Programs: (G.I. Bill, DANTES, Title IV, etc.) – G.I. Bill, MyCAA

Mission & Description:

Institution Mission Statement: NYIP provides the highest level of distance education training in the art, technique, and business of photography using multi-media training materials developed by our staff and faculty, while providing a high level of service and support to every student.

Areas of Special Focus - Photography

Description of Institution: NYIP was founded in 1910. The school has had a distance education division since 1922, and has taught exclusively via distance education since 1975.

Student Demographic Profile: NYIP enrolls students of all ages. Permission of a parent or guardian is required for students under 18. Over 90% are from the United States, 5% from Canada, and the rest of the students are from over 40 different countries.

Courses/Programs/Degrees: We offer three certificate programs – Complete Course in Professional Photography (270 hours), Complete Course in Digital Photography (270 hours), and Fundamentals of Digital Photography (80 hours)

Average Program Tuition/Cost per credit hour: $1,198.00

Success Indicators:

Average Completion/Graduation Rate for Students: 40%
Percentage of students surveyed who responded that they—
Achieved their learning goals: 90.3%
Would recommend the institution to a friend: 94.6%
Were satisfied with their studies: 92.3%