Master’s Degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems
Education Levels of Alternative Medicine Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,300 people earned their master's degree in alternative medicine. This makes it the 97th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in alternative medicine is $26,824. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $21,852 and the high is $33,050.
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 master's degree in alternative medicine. About 76.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 301 |
| Women | 999 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of alternative medicine master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 418 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 105 |
| White | 534 |
| International Students | 57 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 138 |
Most Popular Alternative Medicine Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 59 colleges that offer a master’s degree in alternative medicine. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for alternative medicine students seekinga master's degree is Pacific College of Health and Science. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,994 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,253 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Pacific College New York. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in alternative medicine at Pacific College of Health and Science make a median salary of 26,824.
South Baylo University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from South Baylo University. Of these students, 70% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in alternative medicine at South Baylo University make a median salary of 26,824.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from OCOM. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that OCOM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,824.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia University of Integrative Medicine. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from VUIM. Of these students, 63% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in alternative medicine at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine make a median salary of 26,824.
New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in alternative medicine. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from New York Institute of Chinese Medicine. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that New York Institute of Chinese Medicine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,824.
Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Emperor's College. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that Emperor's College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,824.
The 7th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Five Branches University. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Five Branches U. Of these students, 77% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in alternative medicine at Five Branches University make a median salary of 26,824.
The 8th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Maharishi International University. 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, 37 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from MIU. About 81% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in alternative medicine at Maharishi International University make a median salary of 26,824.
Acupuncture and Massage College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 37 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Acupuncture and Massage College. About 80% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Acupuncture and Massage College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,824.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from MCPHS University. Of these students, 78% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences alternative medicine graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,824.
University of East - West Medicine is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from UEWM. Of these students, 65% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in alternative medicine at University of East - West Medicine make a median salary of 26,824.
The 12th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is California Institute of Integral Studies. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from CIIS. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in alternative medicine at California Institute of Integral Studies make a median salary of 26,824.
The 13th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine. About 85% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,824.
Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from CSTCM. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in alternative medicine at Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine make a median salary of 26,824.
New York College of Health Professions is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from New York College of Health Professions. About 63% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that New York College of Health Professions graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,824.
East West College of Natural Medicine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in alternative medicine. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from East West College of Natural Medicine. About 86% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. East West College of Natural Medicine alternative medicine graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,824.
The 17th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bastyr University. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. 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, 26 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Bastyr University. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Bastyr University alternative medicine graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,824.
American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from American Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that American Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,824.
National University of Health Sciences is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from National College of Chiropractic. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that National College of Chiropractic graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,824.
Texas Health and Science University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from THSU. Of these students, 69% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that THSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,824.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to alternative medicine that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 49,855 |
| Public Health | 17,864 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
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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