Doctor’s Degrees in Chiropractic
Education Levels of Chiropractic Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,698 people earned their doctor's degree in chiropractic. This makes it the 6th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in chiropractic at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,698 |
Earnings of Chiropractic Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in chiropractic is $48,471. 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 $39,421 and the high is $53,274.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for chiropractic majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in chiropractic. About 54.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,464 |
| Women | 1,234 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of chiropractic doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 165 |
| Black or African American | 191 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 302 |
| White | 1,625 |
| International Students | 139 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 276 |
Most Popular Chiropractic Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in chiropractic. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for chiropractic majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 606 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport. Of these students, 45% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,471.
Life University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chiropractic. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,545 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,315 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 392 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Life. About 49% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in chiropractic at Life University make a median salary of 48,471.
Parker University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chiropractic. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Parker University. Of these students, 47% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Parker University chiropractic graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,471.
Logan University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chiropractic. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Logan University. Of these students, 41% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Logan University chiropractic graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,471.
Northwestern Health Sciences University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chiropractic. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 178 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from NWHSU. About 46% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northwestern Health Sciences University chiropractic graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,471.
The 6th most popular school in the country for chiropractic majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York Chiropractic College. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College. Of these students, 39% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that New York Chiropractic College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,471.
University of Western States is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chiropractic. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Western States Chiropractic College. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in chiropractic at University of Western States make a median salary of 48,471.
Life Chiropractic College West is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chiropractic. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Life West. Of these students, 45% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Life Chiropractic College West chiropractic graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,471.
Cleveland University - Kansas City comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chiropractic. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Cleveland. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in chiropractic at Cleveland University - Kansas City make a median salary of 48,471.
Sherman College of Chiropractic is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chiropractic. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Sherman College. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Data shows that Sherman College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,471.
National University of Health Sciences comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chiropractic. 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, 87 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from National College of Chiropractic. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. National University of Health Sciences chiropractic graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,471.
Texas Chiropractic College Foundation Inc comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chiropractic. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from TCC. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in chiropractic at Texas Chiropractic College Foundation Inc make a median salary of 48,471.
Southern California University of Health Sciences is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chiropractic. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,250 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from SCU. Of these students, 41% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Southern California University of Health Sciences chiropractic graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,471.
University of Bridgeport is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chiropractic. 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, 44 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from UBridgeport. About 36% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UBridgeport graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,471.
The 15th most popular school in the country for chiropractic majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Each year, around 20,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in chiropractic at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale make a median salary of 48,471.
D'Youville College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chiropractic. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,240 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from D'Youville College. Of these students, 48% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that D'Youville College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,471.
Universidad Central Del Caribe is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chiropractic. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,367 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from UCC. About 47% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in chiropractic at Universidad Central Del Caribe make a median salary of 48,471.
Chiropractic Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic | 2,698 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to chiropractic that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 29,168 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 16,935 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 13,508 |
| Nursing | 13,058 |
| Dentistry | 6,928 |
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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