Master’s Degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems
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Education Levels of Alternative Medicine Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,286 master's degrees were awarded to alternative medicine majors. This makes it the 97th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in alternative medicine at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,286 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,176 |
| Graduate Certificate | 120 |
Earnings of Alternative Medicine Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in alternative medicine is $25,845. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $19,442 to a high of $27,418.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in alternative medicine. About 75.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 315 |
| Women | 971 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of alternative medicine master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 366 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 |
| White | 577 |
| International Students | 77 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 120 |
Most Popular Alternative Medicine Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 59 colleges that offer a master’s degree in alternative medicine. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for alternative medicine students seekinga master's degree is Pacific College of Health and Science. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,789 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,790 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Pacific College New York. Of these students, 80% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
South Baylo University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 master's degrees were handed out to alternative medicine majors at South Baylo University. Of these students, 69% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from OCOM. Of these students, 83% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia University of Integrative Medicine. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The alternative medicine program at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine awarded 58 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in alternative medicine. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,393 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from New York Institute of Chinese Medicine. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Emperor's College. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Five Branches University. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Five Branches U. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Maharishi International University. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,000 per year. The alternative medicine program at Maharishi International University awarded 37 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Acupuncture and Massage College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in alternative medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,020 per year. The alternative medicine program at Acupuncture and Massage College awarded 37 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 master's degrees were handed out to alternative medicine majors at MCPHS University. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
University of East - West Medicine is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from UEWM. Of these students, 73% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is California Institute of Integral Studies. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,708 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from CIIS. Of these students, 79% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine. Of these students, 82% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The alternative medicine program at Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York College of Health Professions is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to alternative medicine majors at New York College of Health Professions. Of these students, 64% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
East West College of Natural Medicine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in alternative medicine. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The alternative medicine program at East West College of Natural Medicine awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for alternative medicine majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bastyr University. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Bastyr University. Of these students, 88% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from American Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. About 62% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National University of Health Sciences is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,704 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from National College of Chiropractic. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Texas Health and Science University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in alternative medicine. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,563 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from THSU. About 67% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Nursing | 51,608 |
| Public Health | 16,133 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,736 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 14,517 |
| Allied Health Professions | 12,328 |
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*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.
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