Alternative Medicine & Systems Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 84 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.0% of Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates were international students.
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Alternative Medicine & Systems Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,019 people earned theirAlternative Medicine & Systems majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Alternative Medicine & Systems at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 213 |
| Associate’s Degree | 96 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 298 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,611 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 801 |
Earnings of Alternative Medicine & Systems Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems of $30,904 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,185 |
| 4 years | $30,904 |
| 5 years | $35,897 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems. About 86.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 40 |
| Women | 258 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 134 | 45.0% |
| Asian | 11 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 18.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 7.4% |
| Race Unknown | 21 | 7.0% |
| International Students | 3 | 1.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Alternative Medicine & Systems Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 93 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Alternative Medicine & Systems students seeking a bachelor's degree is Pacific College of Health and Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 257 people received their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Healthcare Sciences comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Five Branches University is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia University of Integrative Medicine is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 126 bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maharishi International University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 123 bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bastyr University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Everglades University is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pacific College of Health and Science comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Baylo University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 77 bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern California University of Health Sciences comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 68 bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National University of Natural Medicine comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Front Range Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sonoran University of Health Sciences comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern Health Sciences University is a popular choice for Alternative Medicine & Systems majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MCPHS University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University of Health Sciences comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alhambra Medical University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems. This school awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Alternative Medicine & Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alternative Medicine & Systems Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | 1,485 |
| Holistic/Integrative Health | 481 |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | 405 |
| Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy | 235 |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology | 165 |
Explore Alternative Medicine & Systems by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Alternative Medicine & Systems that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.