Doctor’s Degrees in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Education Levels of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 716 people earned their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. This earns it the #13 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in acupuncture and oriental medicine at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,074 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 716 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. About 77.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 161 |
| Women | 555 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of acupuncture and oriental medicine doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 190 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 324 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 111 |
Most Popular Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for acupuncture and oriental medicine students seekinga doctor's degree is Pacific College of Health and Science. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 457 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Pacific College San Diego. About 79% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Five Branches University. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Five Branches U. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
California Institute of Integral Studies comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,854 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from CIIS. About 68% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia University of Integrative Medicine. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from VUIM. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Won Institute of Graduate Studies. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Won Institute of Graduate Studies. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Emperor's College. Of these students, 91% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Maryland University of Integrative Health is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from MUIH. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pacific College of Health and Science is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,268 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,409 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Pacific College Chicago. Of these students, 92% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from OCOM. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is National University of Natural Medicine. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,658 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,631 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from NUNM. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from American Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is South Baylo University. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from South Baylo University. About 75% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Yo San University. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Dongguk University Los Angeles. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,418 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Dongguk Royal University. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from AOMA.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from MCPHS University. About 75% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy | 254 |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine | 8 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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