2026 Best Value Alternative Medicine Systems Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems doctoral degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 93 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Healthcare Degree Search evaluated schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Alternative Medicine Systems Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Our analysis found Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Llc San Diego to be the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems school in the United States. Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Llc San Diego is a private for-profit school based in San Diego, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,000. Students borrow a median of $19,492 to complete their Alternative Medicine Systems program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $26,209. That is a strong return on a $19,492 median debt. More on Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Llc San Diego
A rank of #2 makes Universidad Del Turabo one of the best values in the United States. Based in Gurabo, PR, Universidad Del Turabo is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $7,750 in tuition and fees. The median Alternative Medicine Systems program debt is $14,155. Graduates go on to earn a median of $26,223 ten years after entry. Set against $14,155 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Universidad Del Turabo profile
A rank of #3 makes Northwestern Health Sciences University one of the best values in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bloomington, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,015. The median Alternative Medicine Systems program debt is $19,500. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,666. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Read the full report on Northwestern Health Sciences University
California Institute Of Integral Studies came in at #4 on this year's best-value Alternative Medicine Systems ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Francisco, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,124. Graduates carry a median of $24,177 in student loans. California Institute Of Integral Studies alumni report median earnings of $48,848 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,177 median debt. Get the full California Institute Of Integral Studies report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Boston, MA, Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $40,530 in tuition and fees. Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences Alternative Medicine Systems students take on a median of $29,056 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $125,557. Set against $29,056 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Chicago offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. This private for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,508. Graduates carry a median of $19,492 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $26,209. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Chicago
National College Of Natural Medicine ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Based in Portland, OR, National College Of Natural Medicine is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,868. Read more about National College Of Natural Medicine
Maryland University Of Integrative Health offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Set in Laurel, MD, Maryland University Of Integrative Health is a private not-for-profit institution. Typical Alternative Medicine Systems student debt is $17,125. See the full Maryland University Of Integrative Health profile
National University Of Health Sciences ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Based in Lombard, IL, National University Of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $23,122 in tuition and fees. The median Alternative Medicine Systems program debt is $27,080. Median earnings reach $58,723 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,080 median debt. More on National University Of Health Sciences
Bastyr University placed #10 among the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Based in Kenmore, WA, Bastyr University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,289. Typical Alternative Medicine Systems student debt is $26,196. Bastyr University alumni report median earnings of $49,364 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Bastyr University
University Of Bridgeport offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Set in Bridgeport, CT, University Of Bridgeport is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,760. The median Alternative Medicine Systems program debt is $28,601. University Of Bridgeport alumni report median earnings of $50,323 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,601 median debt. University Of Bridgeport has an acceptance rate of 83%. Read more about University Of Bridgeport
Emperors College Of Traditional Oriental Medicine ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Set in Santa Monica, CA, Emperors College Of Traditional Oriental Medicine is a private for-profit institution. Read the full report on Emperors College Of Traditional Oriental Medicine
Acupuncture And Integrative Medicine College Berkeley offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Acupuncture And Integrative Medicine College Berkeley is a private not-for-profit school based in Berkeley, CA. Read the full report on Acupuncture And Integrative Medicine College Berkeley
Southern California University Of Health Sciences offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Whittier, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,390. Students borrow a median of $20,378 to complete their Alternative Medicine Systems program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $70,649. That is a strong return on a $20,378 median debt. Read the full report on Southern California University Of Health Sciences
Atlantic Institute Of Oriental Medicine landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Atlantic Institute Of Oriental Medicine is a private not-for-profit institution. Read the full report on Atlantic Institute Of Oriental Medicine
Lotus School Of Integrated Professions ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Get the full Lotus School Of Integrated Professions report
Campbell University came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. More on Campbell University
Yo San University Of Traditional Chinese Medicine ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools. More on Yo San University Of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Academy For Five Element Acupuncture placed #19 among the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. More on Academy For Five Element Acupuncture
Western Michigan University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Read more about Western Michigan University
Texas College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Texas College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Ocean County College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Ocean County College
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee placed #23 among the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee report
Alhambra Medical University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools. See the full Alhambra Medical University profile
Plymouth State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools. See the full Plymouth State University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Alternative Medicine Systems Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Ashford University came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Ashford University
Radiological Technologies University Vt ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Read more about Radiological Technologies University Vt
Arizona School Of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Arizona School Of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine
Jung Tao School Of Classical Chinese Medicine offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. More on Jung Tao School Of Classical Chinese Medicine
Northern Essex Community College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Read the full report on Northern Essex Community College
Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. More on Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College
Saint Josephs College Of Maine came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Saint Josephs College Of Maine
Daoist Traditions College Of Chinese Medical Arts ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools. See the full Daoist Traditions College Of Chinese Medical Arts profile
Oakton Community College landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Oakton Community College
National University came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. See the full National University profile
Minneapolis Community And Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Read the full report on Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Colorado School Of Traditional Chinese Medicine ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools. More on Colorado School Of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Tennessee State University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Tennessee State University report
Front Range Community College came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Front Range Community College
Phoenix Institute Of Herbal Medicine And Acupuncture came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. More on Phoenix Institute Of Herbal Medicine And Acupuncture
Dongguk University Los Angeles landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Dongguk University Los Angeles
Trinidad State Junior College offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Get the full Trinidad State Junior College report
Red Rocks Community College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Read the full report on Red Rocks Community College
Midwest College Of Oriental Medicine Chicago placed #45 among the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Read more about Midwest College Of Oriental Medicine Chicago
American Academy Of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Read the full report on American Academy Of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Drexel University placed #48 among the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. More on Drexel University
Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine New York ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Get the full Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine New York report
Saint Louis University Main Campus placed #50 among the best-value Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. More on Saint Louis University Main Campus
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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).