2026 Best Alternative Medicine Systems Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Alternative Medicine Systems master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 93 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Healthcare Degree Search analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Alternative Medicine Systems Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than New York College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine this year in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mineola, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,243. Get the full New York College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine report
Out of the 93 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, St Catherine University landed the #2 spot. St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. St Catherine University posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,428. Typical Alternative Medicine Systems student debt is $29,883. More on St Catherine University
The strong Alternative Medicine Systems programs at Colorado School Of Traditional Chinese Medicine earned it the #5 place in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Denver, CO. See the full Colorado School Of Traditional Chinese Medicine profile
California Institute Of Integral Studies placed #6 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Based in San Francisco, CA, California Institute Of Integral Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $23,124. California Institute Of Integral Studies Alternative Medicine Systems students take on a median of $24,177 in debt. More on California Institute Of Integral Studies
Drexel University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,412. Drexel University Alternative Medicine Systems students take on a median of $28,838 in debt. Get the full Drexel University report
Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences placed #8 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,530. Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences Alternative Medicine Systems students take on a median of $29,056 in debt. More on Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Georgian Court University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lakewood, NJ. Georgian Court University posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,110. Students borrow a median of $24,752 to complete their Alternative Medicine Systems program here. See the full Georgian Court University profile
Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine New York ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. This private for-profit school is set in New York, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,804. Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine New York Alternative Medicine Systems students take on a median of $26,712 in debt. Read more about Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine New York
National University Of Health Sciences did well this year, earning the #11 position. National University Of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit school based in Lombard, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $23,122. Typical Alternative Medicine Systems student debt is $27,080. Read more about National University Of Health Sciences
Emperors College Of Traditional Oriental Medicine landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Emperors College Of Traditional Oriental Medicine is a private for-profit school based in Santa Monica, CA. Read more about Emperors College Of Traditional Oriental Medicine
Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Llc San Diego came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Llc San Diego is a private for-profit school based in San Diego, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,000. Graduates carry a median of $19,492 in student loans. See the full Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Llc San Diego profile
American Institute Of Alternative Medicine ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. This private for-profit school is set in Columbus, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,854. American Institute Of Alternative Medicine Alternative Medicine Systems students take on a median of $20,343 in debt. Read the full report on American Institute Of Alternative Medicine
Northwestern Health Sciences University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Set in Bloomington, MN, Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,015 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete their Alternative Medicine Systems program here. Read more about Northwestern Health Sciences University
Acupuncture And Integrative Medicine College Berkeley came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Acupuncture And Integrative Medicine College Berkeley is a private not-for-profit school based in Berkeley, CA. Get the full Acupuncture And Integrative Medicine College Berkeley report
National University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Located in San Diego, CA, National University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,284. The median Alternative Medicine Systems program debt is $30,426. Get the full National University report
University Of Bridgeport ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bridgeport, CT. About 41% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $35,760 in tuition and fees. The median Alternative Medicine Systems program debt is $28,601. Read more about University Of Bridgeport
Academy For Five Element Acupuncture landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Located in Gainesville, FL, Academy For Five Element Acupuncture is a private not-for-profit institution. See the full Academy For Five Element Acupuncture profile
Bastyr University placed #21 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Kenmore, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $32,289. The median Alternative Medicine Systems program debt is $26,196. More on Bastyr University
Maryland University Of Integrative Health placed #22 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Set in Laurel, MD, Maryland University Of Integrative Health is a private not-for-profit institution. Maryland University Of Integrative Health Alternative Medicine Systems students take on a median of $17,125 in debt. See the full Maryland University Of Integrative Health profile
Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Chicago came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Chicago is a private for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $7,508. The median Alternative Medicine Systems program debt is $19,492. See the full Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Chicago profile
Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Juan, PR. Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,050, while out-of-state students pay about $14,125. The median Alternative Medicine Systems program debt is $10,669. Read more about Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan
American College Of Healthcare Sciences landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. American College Of Healthcare Sciences is a private for-profit school based in Portland, OR. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,040. Students borrow a median of $30,012 to complete their Alternative Medicine Systems program here. Read more about American College Of Healthcare Sciences
New York College Of Health Professions came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Based in Syosset, NY, New York College Of Health Professions is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,395. Graduates carry a median of $28,298 in student loans. More on New York College Of Health Professions
National College Of Natural Medicine came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Set in Portland, OR, National College Of Natural Medicine is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,868. Read more about National College Of Natural Medicine
Florida College Of Integrative Medicine placed #29 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Located in Orlando, FL, Florida College Of Integrative Medicine is a private for-profit institution. See the full Florida College Of Integrative Medicine profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Alternative Medicine Systems Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Atlantic Institute Of Oriental Medicine placed #31 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Set in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Atlantic Institute Of Oriental Medicine is a private not-for-profit institution. See the full Atlantic Institute Of Oriental Medicine profile
South Baylo University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Read the full report on South Baylo University
Southwest University Of Naprapathic Medicine ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Read the full report on Southwest University Of Naprapathic Medicine
Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Read the full report on Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College
San Bernardino Beauty College did well this year, earning the #30 position. Read more about San Bernardino Beauty College
Lotus School Of Integrated Professions placed #31 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Read the full report on Lotus School Of Integrated Professions
Saint Josephs College Of Maine placed #32 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. More on Saint Josephs College Of Maine
Daoist Traditions College Of Chinese Medical Arts came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Read more about Daoist Traditions College Of Chinese Medical Arts
Red Rocks Community College landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. More on Red Rocks Community College
The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Get the full The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness report
Dongguk University Los Angeles placed #36 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. More on Dongguk University Los Angeles
Trinidad State Junior College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Read more about Trinidad State Junior College
Academy Of Chinese Culture And Health Sciences ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Read more about Academy Of Chinese Culture And Health Sciences
Campbell University did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read the full report on Campbell University
Plymouth State University landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. More on Plymouth State University
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Universidad Del Turabo placed #42 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Get the full Universidad Del Turabo report
Dragon Rises College Of Oriental Medicine landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. More on Dragon Rises College Of Oriental Medicine
Institute Of Taoist Education And Acupuncture landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Institute Of Taoist Education And Acupuncture
Ashford University placed #45 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Read more about Ashford University
Midwest College Of Oriental Medicine Chicago did well this year, earning the #46 position. See the full Midwest College Of Oriental Medicine Chicago profile
Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture And Oriental Med landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture And Oriental Med report
Everglades University placed #48 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. More on Everglades University
College Of Lake County landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Get the full College Of Lake County report
Midwest College Of Oriental Medicine Racine came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Get the full Midwest College Of Oriental Medicine Racine report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 93 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).