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Doctor’s Degrees in Chiropractic

2,658 Yearly Graduations
$40,914 Median Salary
45% Women
There are 17 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in chiropractic. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 26 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 6.1% of chiropractic graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Chiropractic Majors

In 2020-2021, 2,658 doctor's degrees were awarded to chiropractic majors. 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 2,658

Earnings of Chiropractic Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in chiropractic is $40,914. 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 $35,259 and the high is $45,614.

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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 55.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,472
Women 1,186
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The racial-ethnic distribution of chiropractic doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 158
Black or African American 122
Hispanic or Latino 312
White 1,571
International Students 161
Other Races/Ethnicities 334
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There are 17 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in chiropractic. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:

606 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 606 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport. About 43% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Life University

Marietta, Georgia
392 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,532 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 392 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Life. Of these students, 46% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Parker University

Dallas, Texas
233 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $23,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,320 per year. The chiropractic program at Parker University awarded 233 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.

#4

Logan University

Chesterfield, Missouri
209 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. The chiropractic program at Logan University awarded 209 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Bloomington, Minnesota
178 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,816 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 178 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from NWHSU. About 51% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

New York Chiropractic College

Seneca Falls, New York
166 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 166 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.

#7

University of Western States

Portland, Oregon
158 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 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 45% were women.

#8

Life Chiropractic College West

Hayward, California
137 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The chiropractic program at Life Chiropractic College West awarded 137 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#9

Cleveland University - Kansas City

Overland Park, Kansas
121 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,785 per year. The chiropractic program at Cleveland University - Kansas City awarded 121 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 51% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Sherman College of Chiropractic

Spartanburg, South Carolina
105 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 105 doctor's degrees were handed out to chiropractic majors at Sherman College. About 47% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

87 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $20,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,704 per year. The chiropractic program at National University of Health Sciences awarded 87 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.

85 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 85 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from TCC. About 52% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

83 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,459 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,498 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 doctor's degrees were handed out to chiropractic majors at SCU. About 37% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
44 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 doctor's degrees were handed out to chiropractic majors at UBridgeport. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#15

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
32 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 doctor's degrees were handed out to chiropractic majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 47% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

D'Youville College

Buffalo, New York
22 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $28,968 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,170 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from D'Youville College. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

Chiropractic Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Chiropractic 2,658

Below are some popular majors that are similar to chiropractic that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Medicine 28,623
Rehabilitation Professions 15,249
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 15,192
Nursing 10,943
Dentistry 6,742

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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