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Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Master’s Degrees in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

1,074 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine is offered at 48 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.5% of acupuncture and oriental medicine graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,074 people earned their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. This makes it the 137th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in acupuncture and oriental medicine at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,074
Doctor’s Degree 716
Graduate Certificate 15

Earnings of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for acupuncture and oriental medicine students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. About 75.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 264
Women 810
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The racial-ethnic distribution of acupuncture and oriental medicine master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 392
Black or African American 35
Hispanic or Latino 75
White 406
International Students 48
Other Races/Ethnicities 118
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There are 48 colleges that offer a master’s degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

83 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for acupuncture and oriental medicine students seekinga master's degree is Pacific College of Health and Science. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,994 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,253 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Pacific College New York. Of these students, 81% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

South Baylo University

Anaheim, California
59 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Baylo University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from South Baylo University. About 70% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

58 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oregon College of Oriental Medicine comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from OCOM. Of these students, 68% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

58 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia University of Integrative Medicine comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from VUIM. About 63% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

49 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Emperor's College. Of these students, 79% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Five Branches University

Santa Cruz, California
42 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Five Branches University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Five Branches U. About 77% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

38 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from New York Institute of Chinese Medicine. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

37 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Acupuncture and Massage College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,707 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,025 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Acupuncture and Massage College. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

36 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from MCPHS University. About 78% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of East - West Medicine

Sunnyvale, California
33 Yearly Graduations
65% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of East - West Medicine. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from UEWM. About 65% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

California Institute of Integral Studies

San Francisco, California
29 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

California Institute of Integral Studies comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,854 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from CIIS. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

28 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York College of Health Professions. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from New York College of Health Professions. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#12

Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
28 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#14

Bastyr University

Kenmore, Washington
26 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bastyr University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,820 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Bastyr University. Of these students, 70% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

26 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for acupuncture and oriental medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from American Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

24 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from AOMA. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

24 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Health and Science University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from THSU. About 69% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Won Institute of Graduate Studies

Warminster, Pennsylvania
23 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Won Institute of Graduate Studies is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Won Institute of Graduate Studies. About 92% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

21 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National University of Health Sciences comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. 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, 21 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from National College of Chiropractic. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#20

Pacific College of Health and Science

San Diego, California
20 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pacific College of Health and Science comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Pacific College San Diego. Of these students, 89% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to acupuncture and oriental medicine that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Traditional Chinese Medicine 75
Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda 59
Alternative Medicine & Systems 40
Holistic Health 25
Other Alternative Medicine & Systems 15

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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