The Alternative Medicine major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Medical, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Medical, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Acupuncturists SOC: 29-1291 Occupation: Acupuncturists | $78,140 | 8,440 | N/A | N/A |
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other SOC: 29-1299 Occupation: Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $113,730 | 30,870 | N/A | N/A |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other SOC: 29-9099 Occupation: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $64,030 | 36,970 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,140 | 8,440 |
| 2023 | $78,220 | 9,370 |
| 2022 | $72,220 | 7,800 |
| 2021 | $60,570 | 7,250 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,730 | 30,870 |
| 2023 | $107,990 | 31,100 |
| 2022 | $106,230 | 30,080 |
| 2021 | $100,300 | 26,250 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,030 | 36,970 |
| 2023 | $63,630 | 36,900 |
| 2022 | $60,160 | 41,130 |
| 2021 | $58,750 | 44,100 |