424 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02115

The New England College of Optometry is a small, private institution located in the Back Bay area of Boston, Massachusetts, offering a four-year, post-baccalaureate, professional graduate education for students of optometry.

The science and practice of optometry are studied at NECO through a quality curriculum and thorough training, and enhanced by the institution's dedication to maintaining an intellectual academic environment. The New England college of Optometry excels at teaching and research, with classes taught by some of the best scientists and clinicians in their field.

With the most diverse student body of any college of optometry worldwide, NECO's goal, since its inception in 1894, is to uplift optometry to its highest standard and turn out successful optometrists. The curriculum enables students to work hands-on with patients of all types from almost the very start of their degree pursuit.

Quick Facts:

For individuals who already have advanced academic degrees, NECO offers a two-year accelerated program leading to a doctor of optometry degree.

By the time students at the New England College of Optometry reach their all-clinical final year, they will have the opportunity to examine thousands of patients in settings such as medical school teaching clinics and community health centers.

NECO offers four degree programs: the four-year doctor of optometry, M.S. in vision science, advanced standing international program, and the accelerated doctor of optometry degree program.

The New England Eye Institute is the teaching affiliate of NECO, providing a community network of eye care centers and programs serving a diverse population and offering comprehensive eye care.

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