Doctor’s Degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems
Education Levels of Alternative Medicine Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 978 people earned their doctor's degree in alternative medicine. This earns it the #8 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 alternative medicine at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| 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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in alternative medicine is $36,502. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $33,370 and the high is $38,078.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for alternative medicine students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in alternative medicine. About 80.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 191 |
| Women | 787 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of alternative medicine doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 213 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 465 |
| International Students | 41 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 140 |
Most Popular Alternative Medicine Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 33 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in alternative medicine. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for alternative 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 alternative medicine from Pacific College San Diego. About 79% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Pacific College San Diego graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,502.
Bastyr University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in alternative medicine. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,820 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from Bastyr University. Of these students, 85% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in alternative medicine at Bastyr University make a median salary of 36,502.
Five Branches University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in alternative medicine. 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 alternative medicine from Five Branches U. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that Five Branches U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,502.
The 4th most popular school in the country for alternative 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, 70 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from NUNM. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. National University of Natural Medicine alternative medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,502.
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in alternative medicine. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from SCNM. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in alternative medicine at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences make a median salary of 36,502.
California Institute of Integral Studies is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in alternative 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 alternative medicine from CIIS. About 68% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in alternative medicine at California Institute of Integral Studies make a median salary of 36,502.
National University of Health Sciences comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in alternative medicine. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,801 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from National College of Chiropractic. Of these students, 85% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. National University of Health Sciences alternative medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,502.
Virginia University of Integrative Medicine is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in alternative 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 alternative medicine from VUIM. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Virginia University of Integrative Medicine alternative medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,502.
The 9th most popular school in the country for alternative 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 alternative medicine from Won Institute of Graduate Studies. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that Won Institute of Graduate Studies graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,502.
Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in alternative 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 alternative medicine from Emperor's College. Of these students, 91% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in alternative medicine at Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine make a median salary of 36,502.
University of Bridgeport is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in alternative medicine. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from UBridgeport. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Bridgeport alternative medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,502.
American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in alternative 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 alternative 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. Data shows that American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,502.
The 13th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts. 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 alternative 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. Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts alternative medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,502.
Maryland University of Integrative Health is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in alternative medicine. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from MUIH. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that MUIH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,502.
The 14th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northwestern Health Sciences University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from NWHSU. Those who complete their doctor's degree in alternative medicine at Northwestern Health Sciences University make a median salary of 36,502.
Universidad del Turabo comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in alternative medicine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from Universidad del Turabo. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Universidad del Turabo alternative medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,502.
Pacific College of Health and Science comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in alternative 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 alternative medicine from Pacific College Chicago. Of these students, 92% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pacific College of Health and Science alternative medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,502.
The 18th most popular school in the country for alternative 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 alternative medicine from OCOM. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in alternative medicine at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine make a median salary of 36,502.
The 19th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from American Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in alternative medicine at American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine make a median salary of 36,502.
South Baylo University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in alternative medicine. 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 alternative medicine from South Baylo University. About 75% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. South Baylo University alternative medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,502.
Alternative Medicine Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine | 716 |
| Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy | 254 |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine | 8 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to alternative medicine that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 29,168 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 16,935 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 13,508 |
| Nursing | 13,058 |
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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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