Illinois · Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems

Best Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems program focuses on various non-conventional health practices and therapies. It is designed for students interested in exploring holistic approaches to health care, including…

Institutions
6
offering CIP 51.33
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
105
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,078
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Acupuncturists
BLS OEWS 2024

6 institutions offering Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems in Illinois

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1National University of Health Sciences
Lombard Private not-for-profit
47
2Pacific College of Health and Science
Chicago Private for-profit
1878%
3College of Lake County
Grayslake Public
1137%
4Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College
Rockford Private for-profit
1166%$20,078
5Oakton College
Des Plaines Public
937%
6Midwest College of Oriental Medicine - Skokie
Skokie Private for-profit
9

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Acupuncturists (SOC 29-1291).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+6.8%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$78,140
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringWriting

What Acupuncturists earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems programs in Illinois.

What is the focus of the Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems program?+

The Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems program focuses on various non-conventional health practices and therapies. It is designed for students interested in exploring holistic approaches to health care, including…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, critical thinking, speaking, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Acupuncturists?+

The national job outlook is about +6.8% growth with around 900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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