Earnings Distribution
How Life Chiropractic College West graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Chiropractic College West | $43,597 | $40,310 | -8% |
| University of Western States | $55,134 | $59,802 | +8% |
| Palmer College of Chiropractic | $49,093 | $56,408 | +15% |
| Northeast College of Health Sciences | $58,102 | $55,074 | -5% |
| Southern California University of Health Sciences | $38,143 | $48,905 | +28% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Chiropractic professional's programs at peer institutions in California (2 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Life Chiropractic College WestHayward | — | $43,597 | $40,310 | — | — |
 Southern California University of Health SciencesWhittier | $10,769 | $38,143 | $48,905 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $49,308 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with chiropractic graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.