About Katz College of Science and Health Formerly the Katz School of Science and Health See our Viewbook Request More Info Katz College News Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Nursing Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology The Katz School Is Now Katz College of Science and Health In February 2026, Yeshiva University elevated the Katz School to the Katz College of Science and Health. The change reflects strong enrollment growth, an expanding range of programs and a $50 million pledge from the Katz family.The College brings together programs in nursing, health sciences, and computer science and engineering, along with graduate degrees in digital marketing and biotechnology entrepreneurship. Hands-on learning remains at the center, through clinical training, a 15,000 sq. ft. Advanced Clinical Simulation Center, and research labs including the AIoT Lab and the IMAGINE Lab. Read the full announcement Who We AreKatz College is Yeshiva University's flagship school for technology, science and health. We are research scientists, tech builders and patient-centered clinicians working on problems that matter. We focus on industry sectors that are central to the modern economy: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, Fintech and Applied Statistics, as well as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Speech-Language Pathology. In the lab, classroom and clinic, we lead with kindness, integrity and generosity, and a commitment to making the world smarter, safer and healthier.Our students are working professionals moving up in their careers, career changers entering tech or healthcare, recent graduates building job-ready skills, future clinicians, and researchers preparing for industry R&D or a Ph.D. Many study part-time, in the evening or online. All of them learn from faculty who practice in the fields they teach and lead research funded by the NSF, NIH and U.S. Department of Transportation. Students work alongside them, presenting at leading conferences such as IEEE and ICLR. Our Programs Nursing Earn your B.S. in Nursing in as little as 16 months, two blocks from Grand Central, with clinical training in a 15,000 sq. ft. simulation center and rotations at top New York City hospitals. Accelerated B.S. in Nursing: 16 months, for students with a non-nursing bachelor'sTransfer B.S. in Nursing: 21 months, for students with 62+ college credits; 96% NCLEX-RN pass rate Explore Nursing Programs Healthcare Graduate programs for clinical careers, with hands-on training in labs, clinics and hospitals across New York City. Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.): 96.5% first-attempt PANCE pass rate Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.): on campus or onlineOccupational Therapy Doctorate: three years, Bronx campus Explore Healthcare Programs Business & Technology Evening, part-time and online programs in Midtown Manhattan.Master's: AI · Computer Science · Cybersecurity · Data Analytics · Applied Statistics · Digital Marketing · Biotechnology Entrepreneurship · Mathematics · Physics | Ph.D.: Computer Science · Mathematics Looking for graduate business programs? See Sy Syms School of Business. Explore Business & Tech Programs How You'll Learn Healthcare & Nursing Health students practice before they treat: nursing students in a 15,000 sq. ft. Advanced Clinical Simulation Center, physician assistant students in physical diagnosis and clinical skills labs, occupational therapy students in neurosensory, activities of daily living and modalities labs, and speech-language pathology students in our Virtual Community Clinic, along with clinical rotations and fieldwork across New York City. Business & Technology Business and technology students identify real opportunities, then design, build, test and improve solutions, often on projects from their own employers or our industry partners, from an AI app for lung cancer detection to a go-to-market plan for a new surgical tool.See How Business & Tech Students Learn New York City is Our Campus Our Community Katz College is a close-knit community with a big network, nestled in the heart of the big city. Small classes mean faculty know your name and your goals, and our staff and student organizations support you from your first day through graduation and beyond. With a vibrant campus life and the city at your fingertips, it's a place where bold, purpose-driven people come to create, connect and explore. Our Campuses Our Midtown campuses are two blocks from the Empire State Building and minutes from Grand Central, Penn Station and the 33rd Street PATH, surrounded by the city's biggest employers and best hospitals. Beren Campus, Midtown: 33rd Street & Lexington Ave, science, technology, business and speech-language pathology Beren Campus, Nursing: 41st Street & Second Avenue Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus, Bronx: occupational therapy and physician assistant studies, on the same campus as the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Katz College at a GlanceFounded2016, as the Katz School; named Katz College of Science and Health in February 2026UniversityYeshiva University, founded 1886; Top 100 nationwide and Top 50 private U.S. university (U.S. News & World Report)CampusesBeren Campus (Midtown Manhattan), Beren Campus Nursing (Midtown Manhattan), Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus (Bronx)DegreesB.S.N., M.S., M.A., OTD, Ph.D.FormatsOn campus, day and evening; online; full-time and part-timeRankings#7 Best Master's in AI (TechGuide 2025); #6 Best Master's in Data Analytics (TechGuide 2026); among Fortune's Best Master's in Cybersecurity (2025)OutcomesNursing: 96% NCLEX-RN pass rate, inaugural accelerated B.S.N. classPhysician Assistant: 96.5% first-attempt PANCE pass rate, previous three cohortsClinical Training15,000 sq. ft. Advanced Clinical Simulation CenterPhysician Assistant Physical Diagnosis and Clinical Skills LabsOccupational Therapy Labs: Neurosensory, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), ModalitiesSpeech-Language Pathology Virtual Community ClinicResearch LabsSecurity Operations Center, the first of its kind in New York CityAIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) LabComputational eXtended Immersive Intelligence (CIXI) LabGenerative AI LabIMAGINE Lab (medical imaging and AI)IntelliSense Lab (cybersecurity, smart healthcare and mobile sensing)Complex Systems LabScholarshipsGenerous scholarships available More About Katz College From the Dean Read Dean Paul Russo's message From the Dean Welcome to Katz College of Science and Health. In February 2026, Yeshiva University elevated the Katz School to a college, recognizing a decade of growth in enrollment, programs and impact, and the extraordinary generosity of the Katz family.Our mission hasn't changed: to prepare people for careers that make the world smarter, safer and healthier. Today that means nurses trained in a 15,000 sq. ft. simulation center, physician assistants, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with the latest diagnostics and treatment protocols, and engineers and data scientists building AI and cybersecurity systems in the heart of Manhattan.We've recently launched a Ph.D. in Computer Science, an M.S. in Applied Statistics and a fast-track transfer B.S. in Nursing. Each year our Graduate Symposium on Science, Technology and Health showcases research our students have built with faculty.Many of our students are working professionals, career changers or recent graduates looking for a real edge in the job market. Whatever brings you here, you'll find small classes, faculty who know your name and a city full of opportunity just outside our doors.In the lab, classroom and clinic, we lead with kindness, integrity and generosity. I look forward to welcoming you.Paul Russo, Ph.D. University Vice Provost and Dean, Katz College of Science and Health The Katz Family Meet the Katz Family The Katz Family Katz College is named for Mordecai "Morty" Katz z"l and Dr. Monique (Nicky) Katz, whose generosity has shaped Yeshiva University for generations. In 2016, they gave $25 million to establish the Katz School. In 2026, the Katz family pledged $50 million to YU's campaign, supporting its elevation to Katz College of Science and Health. Morty Katz, who passed away in 2021, was a Yeshiva University High School graduate and longtime YU Trustee. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn and master's degrees in electrical engineering from MIT and in industrial management from Polytechnic. Dr. Katz earned her medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1963 and practiced medicine for more than 50 years. "My husband believed the most meaningful investment you can make is in people and their education," said Dr. Katz. Katz College News Read the latest Katz College news. Katz College News Graduate Symposium on Science, Technology and Health Showcasing graduate student work across science, technology and health sciences. Graduate Symposium on Science, Technology and Health Alumni Spotlight Meet some of our alumni. Alumni Spotlight Faculty and Staff Meet the Katz School FacultyMeet the Katz School Staff Faculty and Staff From the Dean Read Dean Paul Russo's message From the Dean Welcome to Katz College of Science and Health. In February 2026, Yeshiva University elevated the Katz School to a college, recognizing a decade of growth in enrollment, programs and impact, and the extraordinary generosity of the Katz family.Our mission hasn't changed: to prepare people for careers that make the world smarter, safer and healthier. Today that means nurses trained in a 15,000 sq. ft. simulation center, physician assistants, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with the latest diagnostics and treatment protocols, and engineers and data scientists building AI and cybersecurity systems in the heart of Manhattan.We've recently launched a Ph.D. in Computer Science, an M.S. in Applied Statistics and a fast-track transfer B.S. in Nursing. Each year our Graduate Symposium on Science, Technology and Health showcases research our students have built with faculty.Many of our students are working professionals, career changers or recent graduates looking for a real edge in the job market. Whatever brings you here, you'll find small classes, faculty who know your name and a city full of opportunity just outside our doors.In the lab, classroom and clinic, we lead with kindness, integrity and generosity. I look forward to welcoming you.Paul Russo, Ph.D. University Vice Provost and Dean, Katz College of Science and Health The Katz Family Meet the Katz Family The Katz Family Katz College is named for Mordecai "Morty" Katz z"l and Dr. Monique (Nicky) Katz, whose generosity has shaped Yeshiva University for generations. In 2016, they gave $25 million to establish the Katz School. In 2026, the Katz family pledged $50 million to YU's campaign, supporting its elevation to Katz College of Science and Health. Morty Katz, who passed away in 2021, was a Yeshiva University High School graduate and longtime YU Trustee. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn and master's degrees in electrical engineering from MIT and in industrial management from Polytechnic. Dr. Katz earned her medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1963 and practiced medicine for more than 50 years. "My husband believed the most meaningful investment you can make is in people and their education," said Dr. Katz. Katz College News Read the latest Katz College news. Katz College News Graduate Symposium on Science, Technology and Health Showcasing graduate student work across science, technology and health sciences. Graduate Symposium on Science, Technology and Health Alumni Spotlight Meet some of our alumni. Alumni Spotlight Faculty and Staff Meet the Katz School FacultyMeet the Katz School Staff Faculty and Staff Frequently Asked QuestionsIs Katz College the same as the Katz School? Yes. In February 2026, Yeshiva University elevated the Katz School of Science and Health to the Katz College of Science and Health. The programs, faculty and campuses are the same. Does the name change affect current students or alumni? No. Current students continue in their programs without interruption.What programs does Katz College offer? Katz College offers a B.S. in Nursing (transfer and accelerated); graduate programs in physician assistant studies, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology; master's degrees in AI, computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics, applied statistics, digital marketing, biotechnology management, mathematics and physics; and Ph.D. programs in computer science and mathematical sciences. Where is Katz College located? Katz College programs meet on three New York City campuses: two in Midtown Manhattan, at 32nd Street and Lexington Avenue and at 41st Street and Second Avenue, and the Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus in the Bronx. The M.S. in Cybersecurity, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media, and M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology are also offered online. Are scholarships available? Scholarships are available, and every applicant is considered. Tuition for health sciences and nursing programs is listed on each program page.Can I keep working while I study? Yes. Business & tech programs offer part-time study and evening classes in Midtown; several programs are available fully online.Do I need the GRE or GMAT? GRE or GMAT scores are required only for the mathematics and physics programs. Detailed admissions requirements can be found here.Who leads Katz College? Katz College is led by Paul Russo, Ph.D., University Vice Provost and Dean. Does Katz College offer business degrees? Graduate business degrees are offered by Katz College's partner, Yeshiva University's AACSB-accredited Sy Syms School of Business: an MBA (on campus or online), an M.S. in Finance and an online M.S. in Management. You can explore them alongside Katz College's technology programs on the Business & Tech Graduate Programs page.Still have questions? Attend an information session or contact us at katzgrad@yu.edu (nursing: katznursing@yu.edu).
