2026 Best Alternative Medicine Systems Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Alternative Medicine Systems graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 86 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Alternative Medicine Systems Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
New York College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Located in Mineola, NY, New York College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $19,243. Get the full New York College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine report
A rank of #2 makes St Catherine University one of the top choices in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. St Catherine University graduates 61% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $38,428. Graduates carry a median of $29,883 in student loans. See the full St Catherine University profile
Thomas Jefferson University came in at #3 on this year's Alternative Medicine Systems ranking in the United States. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Thomas Jefferson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. In-state tuition and fees average $47,355. Typical Alternative Medicine Systems student debt is $32,256. Read more about Thomas Jefferson University
A rank of #4 makes Drexel University one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,412. The median Alternative Medicine Systems program debt is $28,838. See the full Drexel University profile
A rank of #5 makes Georgian Court University one of the top choices in the United States. Georgian Court University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lakewood, NJ. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,110. Georgian Court University Alternative Medicine Systems students take on a median of $24,752 in debt. Read more about Georgian Court University
Academy For Five Element Acupuncture ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Set in Gainesville, FL, Academy For Five Element Acupuncture is a private not-for-profit institution. Get the full Academy For Five Element Acupuncture report
Western Michigan University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Set in Kalamazoo, MI, Western Michigan University is a public institution. Western Michigan University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Typical Alternative Medicine Systems student debt is $27,981. Read the full report on Western Michigan University
Maryland University Of Integrative Health landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Located in Laurel, MD, Maryland University Of Integrative Health is a private not-for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $17,125 in student loans. Get the full Maryland University Of Integrative Health report
Bastyr University landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Kenmore, WA. Students from in state pay about $32,289 in tuition and fees. The median Alternative Medicine Systems program debt is $26,196. Get the full Bastyr University report
Plymouth State University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Plymouth State University is a public school based in Plymouth, NH. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,626, compared with $25,566 for out-of-state students. The median Alternative Medicine Systems program debt is $26,972. Read more about Plymouth State University
College Of Lake County came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Read more about College Of Lake County
Maharishi University Of Management ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. More on Maharishi University Of Management
Southern California University Of Health Sciences came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Southern California University Of Health Sciences
Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Read more about Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Bucks County Community College placed #15 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Get the full Bucks County Community College report
Red Rocks Community College landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Red Rocks Community College
Dongguk University Los Angeles did well this year, earning the #17 position. Read the full report on Dongguk University Los Angeles
Academy Of Chinese Culture And Health Sciences did well this year, earning the #18 position. Read the full report on Academy Of Chinese Culture And Health Sciences
The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. See the full The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness profile
Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College placed #20 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Read the full report on Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College
Metropolitan State College Of Denver landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Metropolitan State College Of Denver
American Academy Of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine placed #22 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Read more about American Academy Of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine
Wongu University Of Oriental Medicine came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Get the full Wongu University Of Oriental Medicine report
Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture And Oriental Med landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture And Oriental Med
South Baylo University placed #25 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. More on South Baylo University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Alternative Medicine Systems Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Virginia University Of Oriental Medicine did well this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on Virginia University Of Oriental Medicine
Lotus School Of Integrated Professions placed #27 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Read more about Lotus School Of Integrated Professions
Radiological Technologies University Vt ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Read more about Radiological Technologies University Vt
Yo San University Of Traditional Chinese Medicine landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. More on Yo San University Of Traditional Chinese Medicine
American Institute Of Alternative Medicine landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. More on American Institute Of Alternative Medicine
Emperors College Of Traditional Oriental Medicine did well this year, earning the #31 position. See the full Emperors College Of Traditional Oriental Medicine profile
Atlantic Institute Of Oriental Medicine landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Atlantic Institute Of Oriental Medicine
Saint Josephs College Of Maine placed #33 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Get the full Saint Josephs College Of Maine report
Midwest College Of Oriental Medicine Chicago did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about Midwest College Of Oriental Medicine Chicago
Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts report
Daoist Traditions College Of Chinese Medical Arts came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Daoist Traditions College Of Chinese Medical Arts
Campbell University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. More on Campbell University
Eastern School Of Acupuncture And Traditional Medicine came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Eastern School Of Acupuncture And Traditional Medicine
University Of Nebraska At Omaha placed #39 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Nebraska At Omaha report
Arizona School Of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine came in at #40 in this year's ranking. See the full Arizona School Of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine profile
Won Institute Of Graduate Studies ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Read more about Won Institute Of Graduate Studies
Anoka Ramsey Community College placed #42 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Read more about Anoka Ramsey Community College
Seattle Institute Of Oriental Medicine ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Read more about Seattle Institute Of Oriental Medicine
Trinidad State Junior College did well this year, earning the #44 position. Get the full Trinidad State Junior College report
American College Of Acupuncture And Oriental Med came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on American College Of Acupuncture And Oriental Med
Florida College Of Integrative Medicine ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Read more about Florida College Of Integrative Medicine
Dragon Rises College Of Oriental Medicine ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Alternative Medicine Systems schools. Read more about Dragon Rises College Of Oriental Medicine
Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Chicago placed #48 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Get the full Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Chicago report
East West College Of Natural Medicine placed #49 among Alternative Medicine Systems schools in the United States. Read more about East West College Of Natural Medicine
National University Of Health Sciences came in at #50 in this year's ranking. More on National University Of Health Sciences
Related Alternative Medicine Systems Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Alternative Medicine Systems Schools (All Levels)
- Best Alternative Medicine Systems Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Alternative Medicine Systems Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Alternative Medicine Systems Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Alternative Medicine Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Alternative Medicine Systems Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Alternative Medicine Systems Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 86 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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