Doctor’s Degrees in Chiropractic
Education Levels of Chiropractic Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,698 people earned their doctor's degree in chiropractic. This makes it the 12th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in chiropractic at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,698 |
Earnings of Chiropractic Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in chiropractic is $48,471. 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 $40,574 to a high of $53,183.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in chiropractic. About 54.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,464 |
| Women | 1,234 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of chiropractic doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 165 |
| Black or African American | 191 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 302 |
| White | 1,625 |
| International Students | 139 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 276 |
Most Popular Chiropractic Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in chiropractic. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
The most popular school in the United States for chiropractic students seekinga doctor's degree is Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 606 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport. About 45% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport chiropractic graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,471.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for chiropractic majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Life University. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,545 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,315 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 392 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Life. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. Data shows that Life graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,471.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for chiropractic majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Parker University. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Parker University. About 47% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in chiropractic at Parker University make a median salary of 48,471.
Logan University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chiropractic. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Logan University. About 41% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in chiropractic at Logan University make a median salary of 48,471.
The 5th most popular school in the country for chiropractic majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northwestern Health Sciences University. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. 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, 178 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from NWHSU. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in chiropractic at Northwestern Health Sciences University make a median salary of 48,471.
New York Chiropractic College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chiropractic. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College. About 39% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New York Chiropractic College chiropractic graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,471.
University of Western States comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chiropractic. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Western States Chiropractic College. Of these students, 47% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Western States Chiropractic College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,471.
Life Chiropractic College West comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chiropractic. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Life West. About 45% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in chiropractic at Life Chiropractic College West make a median salary of 48,471.
The 9th most popular school in the country for chiropractic majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cleveland University - Kansas City. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Cleveland. Of these students, 44% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cleveland graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,471.
Sherman College of Chiropractic comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chiropractic. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Sherman College. Of these students, 55% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Sherman College of Chiropractic chiropractic graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,471.
The 11th most popular school in the country for chiropractic 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, 87 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from National College of Chiropractic. Of these students, 55% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in chiropractic at National University of Health Sciences make a median salary of 48,471.
The 12th most popular school in the country for chiropractic majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Chiropractic College Foundation Inc. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from TCC. Of these students, 47% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that TCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,471.
Southern California University of Health Sciences comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chiropractic. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,250 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from SCU. About 41% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in chiropractic at Southern California University of Health Sciences make a median salary of 48,471.
University of Bridgeport comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chiropractic. 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, 44 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from UBridgeport. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. University of Bridgeport chiropractic graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,471.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chiropractic. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 48% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,471.
The 16th most popular school in the country for chiropractic majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is D'Youville College. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,240 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from D'Youville College. About 48% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. D'Youville College chiropractic graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,471.
Universidad Central Del Caribe comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chiropractic. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,367 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in chiropractic from UCC. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Data shows that UCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,471.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to chiropractic 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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