Alternative Medicine & Systems Associate Degrees
There are 84 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This degree is more popular with female students, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.0% of Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Alternative Medicine & Systems Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,019 degrees were awarded toAlternative Medicine & Systems majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Alternative Medicine & Systems at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 213 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 96 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 298 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,611 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 801 |
Earnings of Alternative Medicine & Systems Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems of $30,904 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,185 |
| 4 years | $30,904 |
| 5 years | $35,897 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 91.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 88 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 65.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 14.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 4.2% |
| International Students | 1 | 1.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 93 colleges that offer a associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems. Learn more about the most popular below:
Pacific College of Health and Science tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 257 people received their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Healthcare Sciences is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Five Branches University is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia University of Integrative Medicine is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 126 associate degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maharishi International University is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bastyr University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Everglades University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pacific College of Health and Science comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 78 associate degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Baylo University is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern California University of Health Sciences is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National University of Natural Medicine is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 55 associate degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 53 associate degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Front Range Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sonoran University of Health Sciences is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 49 associate degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern Health Sciences University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
MCPHS University is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National University of Health Sciences comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 47 associate degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Alhambra Medical University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Alternative Medicine & Systems Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | 1,485 |
| Holistic/Integrative Health | 481 |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | 405 |
| Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy | 235 |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology | 165 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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