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2026 Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools

There are 93 colleges that offer a degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems. Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Finding the Best Alternative Medicine & Systems School for You

With all the Alternative Medicine & Systems programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you’re no longer limited to schools in your local area.

The Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 93 schools in the United States to see which Alternative Medicine & Systems programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.

Check out the Alternative Medicine & Systems programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

Our 2026 rankings named Pacific College of Health and Science the most popular school in the U.S. for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors. Located in San Diego, CA, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 257 degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $22,827. Read full report on Alternative Medicine & Systems at Pacific College of Health and Science

American College of Healthcare Sciences comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors. Located in Portland, OR, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 255 degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $27,991. Read More…

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors. Located in Tempe, AZ, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 137 degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,843. Read full report on Alternative Medicine & Systems at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

#4

Five Branches University

Santa Cruz, CA

Five Branches University landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools ranking. Located in Santa Cruz, CA, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 134 degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Full Alternative Medicine & Systems at Five Branches University Report

Virginia University of Integrative Medicine landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools ranking. Located in Vienna, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 126 degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Read More…

Maharishi International University landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools ranking. Located in Fairfield, IA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 123 degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $30,202. Full Alternative Medicine & Systems at Maharishi International University Report

#7

Bastyr University

Kenmore, WA

Bastyr University landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools ranking. Bastyr University is a private nonprofit school located in Kenmore, WA. This school awarded 114 degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,152. Read More…

#8

Everglades University

Boca Raton, FL

Everglades University comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors. Everglades University is a private nonprofit school located in Boca Raton, FL. This school awarded 106 degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,036. Full Alternative Medicine & Systems at Everglades University Report

Pacific College of Health and Science landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools ranking. Located in New York, NY, this is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people earned their degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $22,827. Read full report on Alternative Medicine & Systems at Pacific College of Health and Science

#10

South Baylo University

Anaheim, CA

South Baylo University landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools ranking. Located in Anaheim, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people earned their degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on Alternative Medicine & Systems at South Baylo University

Southern California University of Health Sciences comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors. Southern California University of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit school located in Whittier, CA. This school awarded 68 degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $21,572. Read More…

National University of Natural Medicine landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools ranking. Located in Portland, OR, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people earned their degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $20,846. Read More…

Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors. Located in Asheville, NC, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 53 degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Read More…

#14

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

Front Range Community College comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors. Front Range Community College is a public school located in Westminster, CO. This school awarded 53 degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,658. Read More…

Sonoran University of Health Sciences comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors. Sonoran University of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit school located in Tempe, AZ. This school awarded 53 degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Read More…

Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools ranking. Located in Berkeley, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people earned their degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Read More…

Northwestern Health Sciences University comes in at #17 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors. Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private nonprofit school located in Bloomington, MN. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people earned their degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $32,784. Read More…

#18

MCPHS University

Boston, MA

MCPHS University landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools ranking. MCPHS University is a private nonprofit school located in Boston, MA. This school awarded 47 degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,892. Read full report on Alternative Medicine & Systems at MCPHS University

National University of Health Sciences comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors. Located in Lombard, IL, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people earned their degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,752. Full Alternative Medicine & Systems at National University of Health Sciences Report

Alhambra Medical University landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools ranking. Alhambra Medical University is a private for-profit school located in Alhambra, CA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people earned their degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Full Alternative Medicine & Systems at Alhambra Medical University Report

#21

Ashford University

San Diego, CA

Ashford University landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools ranking. Ashford University is a private for-profit school located in San Diego, CA. This school awarded 46 degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $47,447. Full Alternative Medicine & Systems at Ashford University Report

Red Rocks Community College comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors. Red Rocks Community College is a public school located in Lakewood, CO. This school awarded 46 degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,651. Read More…

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools ranking. New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a private nonprofit school located in Mineola, NY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people earned their degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Full Alternative Medicine & Systems at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Report

Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools ranking. Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture is a private for-profit school located in Phoenix, AZ. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people earned their degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Full Alternative Medicine & Systems at Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture Report

Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors. Located in Santa Monica, CA, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 39 degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on Alternative Medicine & Systems at Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine

#32

Dongguk University Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA
#35

ICOHS College

San Diego, CA
#36

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN
#40

Vermont State University

Randolph, VT
#42

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also graduate students in this major every year.

Rank College Location
51 Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ
52 Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine Seattle, WA
53 Stautzenberger College-Maumee Maumee, OH
54 California Institute of Integral Studies San Francisco, CA
55 Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine Bradenton, FL
56 Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture Louisville, CO
57 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR
58 University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT
59 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
60 College of Lake County Grayslake, IL
61 Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN
62 Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College Rockford, IL
63 American Academy of Health and Wellness Roseville, MN
64 Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Tucson, AZ
65 EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan San Juan, PR
66 Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA
67 St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN
68 Wongu University of Oriental Medicine Las Vegas, NV
69 Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids, MN
70 Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Skokie Skokie, IL
71 Oakton College Des Plaines, IL
72 American Institute of Alternative Medicine Columbus, OH
73 Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine Bloomfield, NJ
74 Southwest University of Naprapathic Medicine Santa Fe, NM
75 The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN
76 Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA
77 University of New Mexico-Taos Campus Ranchos de Taos, NM
78 Lotus Professional College Richmond, VA
79 Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO
80 Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA
81 The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Milwaukee, WI
82 Idaho State University Pocatello, ID
83 John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences South Bend, IN
84 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
85 Campbell University Buies Creek, NC
86 Ilisagvik College Barrow, AK
87 National University San Diego, CA
88 Ocean County College Toms River, NJ
89 Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH
90 Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Standish, ME
91 San Bernardino Beauty College San Bernardino, CA
92 Tennessee State University Nashville, TN
93 Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO

Alternative Medicine & Systems by Region

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Region
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More Alternative Medicine & Systems Rankings

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools ranking, along with other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Alternative Medicine & Systems Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine 1,485
Holistic Health 481
Alternative Medicine & Systems 405
Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy 235
Traditional Chinese Medicine 165
Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda 141
Other Alternative Medicine & Systems 107
Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 311,372
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693

References

*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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