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Doctor’s Degrees in Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy

7,884 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 36 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 38% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.4% of osteopathic medicine/osteopathy graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,884 people earned their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree 7,884

Earnings of Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for osteopathic medicine/osteopathy students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. About 51.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,855
Women 4,029
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The racial-ethnic distribution of osteopathic medicine/osteopathy doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,852
Black or African American 253
Hispanic or Latino 516
White 4,566
International Students 107
Other Races/Ethnicities 590
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There are 36 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

544 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for osteopathic medicine/osteopathy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,211 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 544 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from LECOM. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

475 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for osteopathic medicine/osteopathy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 475 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from VCOM. Of these students, 53% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, New York
435 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York Institute of Technology is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,720 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 435 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from NYIT. About 51% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
398 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 398 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

318 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for osteopathic medicine/osteopathy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Western University of Health Sciences. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from Western University of Health Sciences. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
281 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for osteopathic medicine/osteopathy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 281 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from Michigan State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

271 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

A T Still University of Health Sciences is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 271 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from A T Still University of Health Sciences. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#8

Rocky Vista University

Parker, Colorado
255 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rocky Vista University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from Rocky Vista University. Of these students, 47% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Midwestern University - Glendale

Glendale, Arizona
253 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Midwestern University - Glendale comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from Midwestern University - Glendale. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#10

Touro College

New York, New York
251 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for osteopathic medicine/osteopathy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Touro College. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 251 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from Touro. Of these students, 59% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

235 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for osteopathic medicine/osteopathy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from KCU - Kansas City. Of these students, 46% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee
234 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lincoln Memorial University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 234 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from LMU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.

230 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 230 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from OHIO Athens. About 55% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
226 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Nova Southeastern University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from NUS Florida. About 53% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

218 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Texas Health Science Center is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,038 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from UNT Health Science Center. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

205 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for osteopathic medicine/osteopathy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Of these students, 44% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Midwestern University - Downers Grove

Downers Grove, Illinois
202 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for osteopathic medicine/osteopathy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#18

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Lewisburg, West Virginia
178 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from WVSOM. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#19

University of New England

Biddeford, Maine
174 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New England is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,415 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from UNE. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#20

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
169 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for osteopathic medicine/osteopathy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rowan University. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their doctor's degree in osteopathic medicine/osteopathy from Rowan. Of these students, 47% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to osteopathic medicine/osteopathy that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Medicine 20,725
559

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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