Median Earnings (1yr)
$38,143
5th percentile

Earnings Distribution

How Southern California 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
Southern California University of Health Sciences$38,143$48,905+28%
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%
Life Chiropractic College West$43,597$40,310-8%

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Chiropractic professional's programs at peer institutions in California (2 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Southern California University of Health SciencesWhittier$10,769$38,143$48,905โ€”โ€”
Life Chiropractic College WestHaywardโ€”$43,597$40,310โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$49,308โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with chiropractic graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Chiropractors

Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.

$79,000/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree
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 Southern California University of Health Sciences, approximately 9% 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.