Master’s Degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems
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Education Levels of Alternative Medicine Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,286 master's degrees were awarded to alternative medicine majors. 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 | 1,286 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,176 |
| Basic Certificate | 358 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 348 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 175 |
| Graduate Certificate | 120 |
| Associate Degree | 101 |
Earnings of Alternative Medicine Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in alternative medicine is $25,845. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $19,442 and the high is $27,418.
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 75.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 315 |
| Women | 971 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of alternative medicine master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 366 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 |
| White | 577 |
| International Students | 77 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 120 |
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 $10,789 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,790 per year. The alternative medicine program at Pacific College of Health and Science awarded 83 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 59 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from South Baylo University. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
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. The alternative medicine program at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine awarded 58 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 master's degrees were handed out to alternative medicine majors at VUIM. About 59% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,393 per year. The alternative medicine program at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine awarded 53 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The alternative medicine program at Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine awarded 49 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The alternative medicine program at Five Branches University awarded 42 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $32,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 master's degrees were handed out to alternative medicine majors at MIU. About 73% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,020 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 master's degrees were handed out to alternative medicine majors at Acupuncture and Massage College. About 68% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $34,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from MCPHS University. About 69% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The alternative medicine program at University of East - West Medicine awarded 33 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 97% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
California Institute of Integral Studies comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in alternative medicine. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,708 per year. The alternative medicine program at California Institute of Integral Studies awarded 29 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
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. The alternative medicine program at Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to alternative medicine majors at CSTCM. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from New York College of Health Professions. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to alternative medicine majors at East West College of Natural Medicine. About 74% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $27,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,442 per year. The alternative medicine program at Bastyr University awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The alternative medicine program at American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 62% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $20,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,704 per year. The alternative medicine program at National University of Health Sciences awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 68% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Health and Science University. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,563 per year. The alternative medicine program at Texas Health and Science University awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Alternative Medicine Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine | 1,087 |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine | 97 |
| Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda | 37 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 27 |
| Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy | 16 |
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 51,608 |
| Public Health | 16,133 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,736 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 14,517 |
| Allied Health Professions | 12,328 |
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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