Master’s Degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems
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Education Levels of Alternative Medicine Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,359 people earned their master's degree in alternative medicine. 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 | 1,359 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 922 |
| Graduate Certificate | 103 |
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
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in alternative medicine is $108,745. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $114,805 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $85,644.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in alternative medicine. About 76.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 326 |
| Women | 1,033 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of alternative medicine master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 419 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 |
| White | 583 |
| International Students | 83 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 125 |
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 $10,343 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,517 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Pacific College New York. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from South Baylo University. About 64% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from OCOM. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from VUIM. About 60% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from New York Institute of Chinese Medicine. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% 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 most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Emperor's College. About 75% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Five Branches U. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% 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 $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from MIU. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% 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 $10,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,564 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Acupuncture and Massage College. 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 $36,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from MCPHS University. About 77% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from UEWM. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $21,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from CIIS. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from CSTCM. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from New York College of Health Professions. Of these students, 73% were women and 62% 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 most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from East West College of Natural Medicine. Of these students, 81% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $28,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,773 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from Bastyr University. About 79% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from American Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $21,272 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,732 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from National College of Chiropractic. Of these students, 74% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in alternative medicine from AOMA. Of these students, 82% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Alternative Medicine Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,153 | |
| 72 | |
| 64 | |
| 32 | |
| 14 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to alternative medicine that offer master’s degrees.
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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.
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