Most Popular Colleges for Alternative Medicine & Systems Doctor’s Degree Programs
In 2017-2018, 896 students received their doctor’s degree in alternative medicine and systems from an American university. The following colleges have the largest programs in the field.
With 262 doctor’s degrees handed out in 2017-2018, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine is the most popular college in the country for alternative medicine and systems degree-seekers.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending PCOM - San Diego.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$11,544 |
$11,544 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$167 |
$167 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$397 |
$397 |
In a typical year, there are 34 graduate assistants in all departments combined at the school. Of that number, 34 were classified as teaching assistants, and 0 were classified as research assistants.
Bastyr University is ranked #2 on our list due to it handing out doctor's degrees in alternative medicine to 122 students in 2017-2018. Bastyr University also ranks #2 in popularity in Washington for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at Bastyr University.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$25,380 |
$25,380 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$75 |
$75 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$714 |
$714 |
Across all programs, there were 1 graduate assistants at the school in 2017-2018. Of that number, 1 were classified as teaching assistants, and 0 were classified as research assistants.
NUNM is the #3 most popular school for alternative medicine. It handed out 96 doctor's degrees in the field in 2017-2018. NUNM also ranks #3 in popularity in Oregon for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending NUNM.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$17,239 |
$17,239 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$160 |
$160 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$422 |
$422 |
The #4 spot on our list belongs to Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences for handing out 58 doctor's degrees in alternative medicine in 2017-2018. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences also ranks #4 in popularity in Arizona for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
Doctorates in alternative medicine were awarded to 48 students at CIIS in 2017-2018. This puts the school in the #5 spot on our list. CIIS also ranks #5 in popularity in California for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending CIIS.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$19,728 |
$19,728 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$320 |
$320 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$1,142 |
$1,142 |
There were 24 graduate assistants at the school (in all programs combined) in the year of this report. Of that number, 24 were classified as teaching assistants, and 0 were classified as research assistants.
Five Branches U earned the #6 spot on our list by awarding doctor's degrees to 45 alternative medicine majors in 2017-2018. Five Branches U also ranks #6 in popularity in California for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
Graduate students at Five Branches U can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$16,888 |
$16,888 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$405 |
$405 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$295 |
$295 |
In 2017-2018, 37 students at South Baylo University earned doctor's degrees in alternative medicine. This makes the college rank #7 on our list. South Baylo University also ranks #7 in popularity in California for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending South Baylo University.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$10,260 |
$10,260 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$475 |
$475 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$126 |
$126 |
About 36 students earned doctor's degrees in alternative medicine and systems at Maryland University of Integrative Health in 2017-2018, making the school the 8th most popular in the nation. Maryland University of Integrative Health also ranks #8 in popularity in Maryland for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending Maryland University of Integrative Health.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$20,090 |
$20,090 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$375 |
$375 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$820 |
$820 |
At University of East - West Medicine, 33 doctorates were awarded in 2017-2018 in alternative medicine, which makes the school come in at #9 on our list. University of East - West Medicine also ranks #9 in popularity in California for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending University of East - West Medicine.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$6,480 |
$6,480 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$80 |
$80 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$180 |
$180 |
National College of Chiropractic awarded 30 doctor's degrees in alternative medicine in 2017-2018. This makes the school the 10th most popular in the country for the field. National College of Chiropractic also ranks #10 in popularity in Illinois for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
Graduate students at National College of Chiropractic can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$19,395 |
$19,395 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$405 |
$405 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$431 |
$431 |
At University of Bridgeport, 28 doctorates were awarded in 2017-2018 in alternative medicine, which makes the school come in at #11 on our list. University of Bridgeport also ranks #11 in popularity in Connecticut for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at University of Bridgeport.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$15,750 |
$15,750 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$2,570 |
$2,570 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$875 |
$875 |
In 2017-2018, University of Bridgeport reported having 168 graduate assistants across all departments at the school. Of that number, 0 were classified as teaching assistants, and 0 were classified as research assistants. The remaining GAs were categorized as Other.
Dongguk Royal University is ranked #12 on our list due to it handing out doctor's degrees in alternative medicine to 20 students in 2017-2018. Dongguk Royal University also ranks #12 in popularity in California for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending Dongguk Royal University.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$6,850 |
$6,850 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$400 |
$400 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$125 |
$125 |
The #12 spot on our list belongs to Emperor's College for handing out 20 doctor's degrees in alternative medicine in 2017-2018. Emperor's College also ranks #12 in popularity in California for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at Emperor’s College.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$16,210 |
$16,210 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$540 |
$540 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$202 |
$202 |
About 13 students earned doctor's degrees in alternative medicine and systems at AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in 2017-2018, making the school the 14th most popular in the nation. AOMA also ranks #14 in popularity in Texas for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
Graduate students at AOMA can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$16,300 |
$16,300 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$720 |
$720 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$326 |
$326 |
The school reported having 1 graduate assistants for all departments combined in 2017-2018. Of that number, 1 were classified as teaching assistants, and 0 were classified as research assistants.
Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine earned the #15 spot on our list by awarding doctor's degrees to 9 alternative medicine majors in 2017-2018. Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine also ranks #15 in popularity in Florida for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$17,000 |
$17,000 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$595 |
$595 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
Doctorates in alternative medicine were awarded to 9 students at Universidad del Turabo in 2017-2018. This puts the school in the #15 spot on our list. Universidad del Turabo also ranks #15 in popularity in Puerto Rico for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending Universidad del Turabo.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$2,652 |
$2,652 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$900 |
$900 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$221 |
$221 |
OCOM is the #17 most popular school for alternative medicine. It handed out 7 doctor's degrees in the field in 2017-2018. OCOM also ranks #17 in popularity in Oregon for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
These are the average costs for graduate students attending OCOM.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$27,000 |
$27,000 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$595 |
$595 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$472 |
$472 |
In 2017-2018, 7 students at Yo San University earned doctor's degrees in alternative medicine. This makes the college rank #17 on our list. Yo San University also ranks #17 in popularity in California for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending Yo San University.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$14,382 |
$14,382 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$215 |
$215 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$276 |
$276 |
American Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine awarded 5 doctor's degrees in alternative medicine in 2017-2018. This makes the school the 19th most popular in the country for the field. American Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine also ranks #19 in popularity in Minnesota for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
This table gives a breakdown of the average costs for graduate students attending American Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$12,840 |
$12,840 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$75 |
$75 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$255 |
$255 |
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic earned the #20 spot on our list by awarding doctor's degrees to 4 alternative medicine majors in 2017-2018. Los Angeles College of Chiropractic also ranks #20 in popularity in California for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
Here are the average costs for graduate students at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$23,038 |
$23,038 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$747 |
$747 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$960 |
$960 |
THSU is the #20 most popular school for alternative medicine. It handed out 4 doctor's degrees in the field in 2017-2018. THSU also ranks #20 in popularity in Texas for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
Graduate students at THSU can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$16,520 |
$16,520 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$330 |
$330 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$350 |
$350 |
The #22 spot on our list belongs to American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med for handing out 2 doctor's degrees in alternative medicine in 2017-2018. American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med also ranks #22 in popularity in Texas for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
Graduate students at American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med can expect to pay the following average costs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$14,940 |
$14,940 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
$600 |
$600 |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
$415 |
$415 |
In 2017-2018, the school reported the combined number of graduate assistants across all departments to be 1. Of that number, 1 were classified as teaching assistants, and 0 were classified as research assistants.
Doctorates in alternative medicine were awarded to 1 students at SIOM in 2017-2018. This puts the school in the #23 spot on our list. SIOM also ranks #23 in popularity in Washington for students seeking a alternative medicine degree.
The following table gives an overview of the average costs for graduate students attending SIOM.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-Time Tuition |
$19,050 |
$19,050 |
|
Fees for Full-Time Students |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
|
Part-Time per Credit Hour |
Not Reported |
Not Reported |
A note on these rankings: The colleges above are ranked by the number of graduates in the program meaning the largest programs are at the top. While program popularity does not necessarily indicate quality, it does mean that many students are successfully graduating from the program, thus, making them worthwhile programs to consider.
References
National Center for Education Statistics
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