Alternative Medicine & Systems Doctor’s Degrees
There are 84 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.5% of Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Alternative Medicine & Systems Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,019 people earned theirAlternative 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 | 96 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 298 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,611 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 801 |
Earnings of Alternative Medicine & Systems Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems of $30,904 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems. About 77.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 21 |
| Women | 71 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 45.7% |
| Asian | 27 | 29.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 6.5% |
| International Students | 6 | 6.5% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 93 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Alternative Medicine & Systems students seeking a doctor's degree is Pacific College of Health and Science. This school awarded 257 doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 255 doctor's 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.
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 137 doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Five Branches University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 134 doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia University of Integrative Medicine comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 126 doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maharishi International University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 123 doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bastyr University is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 114 doctor's 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.
Everglades University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their doctor's 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.
Pacific College of Health and Science comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 78 doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Baylo University is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 68 doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University of Natural Medicine is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 55 doctor's 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 comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their doctor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Front Range Community College is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 53 doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 49 doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 48 doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MCPHS University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 47 doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University of Health Sciences comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 47 doctor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alhambra Medical University is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's 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 Majors to Study
| 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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