2026 Best Chiropractic Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best Chiropractic doctoral degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 18 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed 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 18 Chiropractic Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than University Of Western States this year in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Portland, OR. Read the full report on University Of Western States
Out of the 18 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, New York Chiropractic College landed the #2 spot. Based in Seneca Falls, NY, New York Chiropractic College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,250. See the full New York Chiropractic College profile
A rank of #3 makes Palmer College Of Chiropractic Davenport one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Davenport, IA, Palmer College Of Chiropractic Davenport is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,760. See the full Palmer College Of Chiropractic Davenport profile
The strong Chiropractic programs at Parker University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Located in Dallas, TX, Parker University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $26,904. Graduates carry a median of $23,988 in student loans. Read the full report on Parker University
The strong Chiropractic programs at Logan University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Logan University is a private not-for-profit school based in Chesterfield, MO. About 22% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,000. Typical Chiropractic student debt is $14,000. Read more about Logan University
Northwestern Health Sciences University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Bloomington, MN, Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,015 in tuition and fees. Typical Chiropractic student debt is $19,500. Get the full Northwestern Health Sciences University report
Dyouville College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Buffalo, NY, Dyouville College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $34,940. Students borrow a median of $30,232 to complete their Chiropractic program here. Get the full Dyouville College report
National University Of Health Sciences did well this year, earning the #8 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lombard, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $23,122. Typical Chiropractic student debt is $27,080. Read more about National University Of Health Sciences
Life University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Marietta, GA. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,036. The median Chiropractic program debt is $27,865. Read the full report on Life University
Southern California University Of Health Sciences placed #10 among Chiropractic schools in the United States. Based in Whittier, CA, Southern California University Of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,390. Southern California University Of Health Sciences Chiropractic students take on a median of $20,378 in debt. Get the full Southern California University Of Health Sciences report
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale did well this year, earning the #11 position. Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,056. Typical Chiropractic student debt is $36,416. More on Keiser University Ft Lauderdale
Life Chiropractic College West came in at #12 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hayward, CA. Read more about Life Chiropractic College West
University Of Bridgeport placed #13 among Chiropractic schools in the United States. Located in Bridgeport, CT, University Of Bridgeport is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,760. Graduates carry a median of $28,601 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Bridgeport
Universidad Central Del Caribe placed #14 among Chiropractic schools in the United States. Read the full report on Universidad Central Del Caribe
Texas Chiropractic College Foundation Inc ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Chiropractic schools. See the full Texas Chiropractic College Foundation Inc profile
Campbellsville University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on Campbellsville University
Cleveland Chiropractic College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. See the full Cleveland Chiropractic College profile
Sherman College Of Straight Chiropractic came in at #18 in this year's ranking. See the full Sherman College Of Straight Chiropractic profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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 18 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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