Doctor’s Degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems
Education Levels of Alternative Medicine Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 978 people earned their doctor's degree in alternative medicine. This makes it the 25th most popular doctor's 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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in alternative medicine is $36,502. 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 $33,370 to a high of $38,078.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for alternative medicine majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in alternative medicine. About 80.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 191 |
| Women | 787 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of alternative medicine doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 213 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 465 |
| International Students | 41 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 140 |
Most Popular Alternative Medicine Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 33 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in alternative medicine. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pacific College of Health and Science tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 alternative medicine from Pacific College San Diego. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Pacific College of Health and Science alternative medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,502.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Bastyr University. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,820 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from Bastyr University. About 85% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Bastyr University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,502.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Five Branches University. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from Five Branches U. Of these students, 74% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Five Branches University alternative medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,502.
National University of Natural Medicine is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in alternative medicine. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 70 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from NUNM. Of these students, 87% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in alternative medicine at National University of Natural Medicine make a median salary of 36,502.
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in alternative medicine. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from SCNM. Of these students, 89% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SCNM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,502.
California Institute of Integral Studies comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in alternative medicine. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. 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 alternative medicine from CIIS. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that CIIS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,502.
The 7th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is National University of Health Sciences. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,801 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from National College of Chiropractic. About 85% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in alternative medicine at National University of Health Sciences make a median salary of 36,502.
Virginia University of Integrative Medicine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in alternative medicine. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from VUIM. Of these students, 58% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in alternative medicine at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine make a median salary of 36,502.
Won Institute of Graduate Studies is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in alternative medicine. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from Won Institute of Graduate Studies. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Won Institute of Graduate Studies alternative medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,502.
University of Bridgeport comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in alternative medicine. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from UBridgeport. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in alternative medicine at University of Bridgeport make a median salary of 36,502.
Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in alternative medicine. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from Emperor's College. About 91% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Emperor's College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,502.
American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in alternative medicine. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med. Of these students, 58% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med alternative medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,502.
Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in alternative medicine. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in alternative medicine at Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts make a median salary of 36,502.
Northwestern Health Sciences University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in alternative medicine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from NWHSU. Data shows that NWHSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,502.
The 14th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pacific College of Health and Science. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. 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 alternative medicine from Pacific College Chicago. About 92% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in alternative medicine at Pacific College of Health and Science make a median salary of 36,502.
Maryland University of Integrative Health comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in alternative medicine. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from MUIH. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Maryland University of Integrative Health alternative medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,502.
The 14th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Universidad del Turabo. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from Universidad del Turabo. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in alternative medicine at Universidad del Turabo make a median salary of 36,502.
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in alternative medicine. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from OCOM. About 88% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that OCOM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,502.
American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in alternative medicine. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in alternative 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. Data shows that American Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,502.
South Baylo University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in alternative medicine. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in alternative medicine from South Baylo University. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in alternative medicine at South Baylo University make a median salary of 36,502.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to alternative medicine that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 29,168 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 16,935 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 13,508 |
| Nursing | 13,058 |
| Dentistry | 6,928 |
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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