Field of study · CIP 51.01
Chiropractic
Offered at 22 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral | 6 | $53,784 | $62,175 | — |
| Professional | 16 | $58,413 | $61,689 | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning doctoral programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Bridgeport | CT | — | $77,611 | — |
| 2 | National University of Health Sciences | IL | $67,395 | $68,192 | — |
| 3 | Texas Chiropractic College Foundation Inc | TX | $52,282 | $62,175 | — |
| 4 | D'Youville University | NY | $53,796 | $61,524 | — |
| 5 | Cleveland University-Kansas City | KS | $53,784 | $51,756 | — |
| 6 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | FL | $51,563 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning professional programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Western States | OR | $72,789 | $75,597 | — |
| 2 | Logan University | MO | $56,943 | $69,825 | — |
| 3 | Northeast College of Health Sciences | NY | $68,316 | $65,983 | — |
| 4 | Southern California University of Health Sciences | CA | $54,283 | $63,549 | — |
| 5 | Parker University | TX | $63,621 | $61,800 | — |
| 6 | Northwestern Health Sciences University | MN | $54,863 | $61,578 | — |
| 7 | Palmer College of Chiropractic | IA | $62,668 | $59,664 | — |
| 8 | Life University | GA | $53,601 | $56,163 | — |
| 9 | Life Chiropractic College West | CA | $59,883 | $55,374 | — |
| 10 | Sherman College of Chiropractic | SC | $48,465 | $50,086 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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