Associate Degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems
Education Levels of Alternative Medicine Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 79 people earned their associate degree in alternative medicine. This makes it the 183rd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in alternative medicine at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,300 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 978 |
| Basic Certificate | 368 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 354 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 257 |
| Graduate Certificate | 95 |
| Associate Degree | 79 |
Earnings of Alternative Medicine Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in alternative medicine is $28,076. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $25,480 to a high of $31,683.
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 associate degree in alternative medicine. About 97.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 77 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of alternative medicine associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 55 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Alternative Medicine Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 8 colleges that offer an associate degree in alternative medicine. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
American College of Healthcare Sciences tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in alternative medicine from American College of Healthcare Sciences. Of these students, 95% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that American College of Healthcare Sciences graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,076.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their associate degree is Front Range Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in alternative medicine from FRCC. Of these students, 100% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in alternative medicine at Front Range Community College make a median salary of 28,076.
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in alternative medicine. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in alternative medicine from SWIHA. Of these students, 100% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SWIHA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,076.
Red Rocks Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in alternative medicine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,278 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in alternative medicine from Red Rocks Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Red Rocks Community College alternative medicine graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,076.
The 6th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their associate degree is Anoka-Ramsey Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in alternative medicine from Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus. Data shows that Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,076.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to alternative medicine that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 82,967 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 16,805 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,346 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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