Bachelor’s Degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems
Education Levels of Alternative Medicine Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 354 people earned their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine. This earns it the #227 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in alternative medicine is $34,325. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $31,688 to a high of $36,208.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in alternative medicine is $11,974. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $11,974 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,974.
The median monthly payment of a alternative medicine graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $142.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 59 |
| Women | 295 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of alternative medicine bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 186 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 29 |
Most Popular Alternative Medicine Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in alternative medicine. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
The most popular school in the United States for alternative medicine students seekinga bachelor's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from UAGC. Of these students, 76% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UAGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,325.
Everglades University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in alternative medicine. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,968 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from Everglades U. Of these students, 83% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine at Everglades University make a median salary of 34,325.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Metropolitan State University of Denver. Roughly 19,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,868 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,209 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from MSU Denver. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Metropolitan State University of Denver alternative medicine graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,325.
The 5th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is American College of Healthcare Sciences. 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, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from American College of Healthcare Sciences. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. American College of Healthcare Sciences alternative medicine graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,325.
The College of Saint Scholastica is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in alternative medicine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,024 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from St. Scholastica. Data shows that St. Scholastica graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,325.
University of Nebraska at Omaha is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in alternative medicine. Each year, around 15,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from UNOMAHA. About 87% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNOMAHA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,325.
Maharishi International University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in alternative medicine. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from MIU. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Maharishi International University alternative medicine graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,325.
Texas Health and Science University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in alternative medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from THSU. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas Health and Science University alternative medicine graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,325.
Acupuncture and Massage College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in alternative medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,707 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,025 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in alternative medicine from Acupuncture and Massage College. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Acupuncture and Massage College alternative medicine graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,325.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to alternative medicine that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 153,413 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 19,276 |
| Public Health | 19,225 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,004 |
| Communication Sciences | 11,325 |
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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