Massachusetts · Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems

Best Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems institutions in Massachusetts, 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
2
offering CIP 51.33
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
57
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$49,459
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$35,358
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
42%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Acupuncturists
$120,790
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill Public · Certificate degree
$49,4591021%

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 Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
90
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$120,790
median $135,250
Best-paying metro
$127,570
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Related careers

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$107,640 avg · 710 jobs
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$82,590 avg · 410 jobs
Acupuncturists
$120,790 avg · 90 jobs

Common questions

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

Which Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems program in Massachusetts has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Northern Essex Community College tops the list at $49,459. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Acupuncturists earn in Massachusetts?+

The average annual wage for Acupuncturists in Massachusetts is $120,790 (median $135,250), across about 90 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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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