Doctor’s Degrees in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Education Levels of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 716 people earned their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. This earns it the #33 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 acupuncture and oriental medicine at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,074 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 716 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. About 77.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 161 |
| Women | 555 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of acupuncture and oriental medicine doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 190 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 324 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 111 |
Most Popular Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for acupuncture and oriental medicine students seekinga doctor's degree is Pacific College of Health and Science. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 457 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Pacific College San Diego. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Five Branches University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Five Branches U. Of these students, 74% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is California Institute of Integral Studies. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,854 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from CIIS. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Virginia University of Integrative Medicine is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from VUIM. Of these students, 58% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Won Institute of Graduate Studies is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Won Institute of Graduate Studies. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Emperor's College. About 91% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med. Of these students, 58% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Maryland University of Integrative Health comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from MUIH. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pacific College of Health and Science comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,268 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,409 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Pacific College Chicago. About 92% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from OCOM. About 88% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from American Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National University of Natural Medicine is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,658 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,631 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from NUNM. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
South Baylo University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from South Baylo University. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Yo San University. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from AOMA.
Dongguk University Los Angeles is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,418 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Dongguk Royal University. Of these students, 20% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from MCPHS University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to acupuncture and oriental medicine that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy | 254 |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine | 8 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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