Master’s Degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems
Education Levels of Alternative Medicine Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,300 people earned their master's degree in alternative medicine. This makes it the 13th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in alternative medicine is $26,824. 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 $21,699 to a high of $33,553.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for alternative medicine majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in alternative medicine. About 76.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 301 |
| Women | 999 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of alternative medicine master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 418 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 105 |
| White | 534 |
| International Students | 57 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 138 |
Most Popular Alternative Medicine Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 59 colleges that offer a master’s degree in alternative medicine. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pacific College of Health and Science tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,994 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,253 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Pacific College New York. About 81% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pacific College of Health and Science alternative medicine graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,824.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is South Baylo University. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from South Baylo University. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. South Baylo University alternative medicine graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,824.
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in alternative medicine. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from OCOM. About 68% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in alternative medicine at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine make a median salary of 26,824.
Virginia University of Integrative Medicine comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in alternative medicine. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from VUIM. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Virginia University of Integrative Medicine alternative medicine graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,824.
New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from New York Institute of Chinese Medicine. About 71% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in alternative medicine at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine make a median salary of 26,824.
The 6th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Emperor's College. About 79% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in alternative medicine at Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine make a median salary of 26,824.
Five Branches University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in alternative medicine. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Five Branches U. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Five Branches University alternative medicine graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,824.
Maharishi International University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in alternative medicine. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 37 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from MIU. Of these students, 81% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Maharishi International University alternative medicine graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,824.
Acupuncture and Massage College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. 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, 37 people received their master'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 master's degree in alternative medicine at Acupuncture and Massage College make a median salary of 26,824.
The 10th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. 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, 36 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from MCPHS University. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that MCPHS University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,824.
The 11th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of East - West Medicine. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from UEWM. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. University of East - West Medicine alternative medicine graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,824.
California Institute of Integral Studies comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in alternative medicine. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from CIIS. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. California Institute of Integral Studies alternative medicine graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,824.
The 13th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from CSTCM. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine alternative medicine graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,824.
The 13th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York College of Health Professions. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from New York College of Health Professions. Of these students, 63% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in alternative medicine at New York College of Health Professions make a median salary of 26,824.
Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in alternative medicine. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine. Of these students, 85% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in alternative medicine at Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine make a median salary of 26,824.
East West College of Natural Medicine is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from East West College of Natural Medicine. Of these students, 86% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that East West College of Natural Medicine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,824.
Bastyr University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in alternative medicine. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 26 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Bastyr University. About 70% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Bastyr University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,824.
The 17th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from American Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in alternative medicine at American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine make a median salary of 26,824.
The 19th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University of Health Sciences. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from National College of Chiropractic. About 75% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in alternative medicine at National University of Health Sciences make a median salary of 26,824.
The 20th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from AOMA. Of these students, 87% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that AOMA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,824.
Alternative Medicine Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine | 1,074 |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine | 75 |
| Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda | 59 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 40 |
| Holistic Health | 25 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to alternative medicine that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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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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