Alternative Medicine & Systems at Southern California University of Health Sciences
What traits are you looking for in a school for Alternative Medicine & Systems, you may want to check out the program at Southern California University of Health Sciences. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern California University of Health Sciences is in Whittier, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 68 alternative medicine & systems degrees were awarded at Southern California University of Health Sciences.
Featured schools near , edit
Online Class Availability at Southern California University of Health Sciences
Online coursework is an option at Southern California University of Health Sciences. Of 2,008 students, 1,069 (53%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Alternative Medicine & Systems Rankings at Southern California University of Health Sciences
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern California University of Health Sciences’s Alternative Medicine & Systems program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | California | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 28 |
Earnings for Alternative Medicine & Systems Graduates from Southern California University of Health Sciences
Graduates of Southern California University of Health Sciences’s Alternative Medicine & Systems program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $37,208 |
| 4 years | $23,892 |
| 5 years | $30,840 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates from Southern California University of Health Sciences report median earnings of $23,892, compared with $41,728 for all Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates from Southern California University of Health Sciences comes in at $20,378.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates at Southern California University of Health Sciences, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates at Southern California University of Health Sciences are 88% women (60) and 12% men (8).
Alternative Medicine & Systems Master’s Program at Southern California University of Health Sciences
Among the 1 master’s alternative medicine & systems degrees awarded at Southern California University of Health Sciences, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Alternative Medicine & Systems master’s degree recipients at Southern California University of Health Sciences.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Alternative Medicine & Systems master’s degree recipients at Southern California University of Health Sciences, higher than the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Alternative Medicine & Systems Concentrations at Southern California University of Health Sciences
The Alternative Medicine & Systems program at Southern California University of Health Sciences breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine | 18 |
| Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda | 50 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Alternative Medicine & Systems Graduates
Those who complete Alternative Medicine & Systems program at Southern California University of Health Sciences work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
| Orthoptists | $135,811 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $117,846 |
| Midwives | $109,643 |
| Acupuncturists | $102,425 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.