Median Earnings (1yr)
$36,502
50th percentile

Earnings Distribution

How National University of Health Sciences graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
National University of Health Sciences$36,502$35,127-4%
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine$39,251$65,689+67%
Bastyr University$38,078$43,703+15%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems doctoral's programs at top institutions nationally

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
National University of Health SciencesLombard$36,502$35,127
Oregon College of Oriental MedicinePortland$39,251$65,689
Bastyr UniversityKenmore$38,078$43,703
Five Branches UniversitySanta Cruz$33,370
California Institute of Integral StudiesSan Francisco$26,308
National Median$36,502

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems graduates

Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other

All health diagnosing and treating practitioners not listed separately.

Acupuncturists

Provide treatment of symptoms and disorders using needles and small electrical currents. May provide massage treatment. May also provide preventive treatments.

Naturopathic Physicians

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. May use physiological, psychological or mechanical methods. May also use natural medicines, prescription or legend drugs, foods, herbs, or other natural remedies.

Orthoptists

Diagnose and treat visual system disorders such as binocular vision and eye movement impairments.

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other

All healthcare practitioners and technical workers not listed separately.

Midwives

Provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance.

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). At National University of Health Sciences, approximately 18% of students receive Pell grants. 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.