Bachelor’s Degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems
Education Levels of Alternative Medicine Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 354 people earned their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine. This earns it the #16 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in alternative medicine at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 1,300 |
Doctor’s Degree | 978 |
Basic Certificate | 368 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 354 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 257 |
Graduate Certificate | 95 |
Associate Degree | 79 |
Earnings of Alternative Medicine Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in alternative medicine is $34,325. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $31,688 to a high of $36,208.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in alternative medicine is $11,974. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $11,974 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,974.
The median monthly payment of a alternative medicine graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $142.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 59 |
Women | 295 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of alternative medicine bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 16 |
Black or African American | 52 |
Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
White | 186 |
International Students | 5 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 29 |
Most Popular Alternative Medicine Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in alternative medicine. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
The most popular school in the United States for alternative medicine students seekinga bachelor's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from UAGC. About 76% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Arizona Global Campus alternative medicine graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,325.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Everglades University. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,968 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from Everglades U. About 83% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Everglades U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,325.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in alternative medicine. Roughly 19,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,868 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,209 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from MSU Denver. Of these students, 90% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine at Metropolitan State University of Denver make a median salary of 34,325.
American College of Healthcare Sciences is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in alternative medicine. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from American College of Healthcare Sciences. Of these students, 95% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine at American College of Healthcare Sciences make a median salary of 34,325.
The College of Saint Scholastica comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in alternative medicine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,024 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from St. Scholastica. The College of Saint Scholastica alternative medicine graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,325.
University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in alternative medicine. Each year, around 15,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from UNOMAHA. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. University of Nebraska at Omaha alternative medicine graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,325.
The 8th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Maharishi International University. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from MIU. Of these students, 94% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine at Maharishi International University make a median salary of 34,325.
The 8th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Health and Science University. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from THSU. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine at Texas Health and Science University make a median salary of 34,325.
The 10th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Acupuncture and Massage College. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,707 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,025 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from Acupuncture and Massage College. Of these students, 80% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine at Acupuncture and Massage College make a median salary of 34,325.
Alternative Medicine Concentrations
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Holistic Health | 183 |
Alternative Medicine & Systems | 107 |
Other Alternative Medicine & Systems | 29 |
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine | 20 |
Traditional Chinese Medicine | 15 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to alternative medicine that offer bachelor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Nursing | 153,413 |
Health Sciences & Services | 19,276 |
Public Health | 19,225 |
Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,004 |
Communication Sciences | 11,325 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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