C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
51/100 · earnings-weighted

Palmer College of Chiropractic

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Davenport, Iowa 52803
Palmer College of Chiropractic campus, Davenport, IA
Palmer College of Chiropractic campus, Davenport, IA. Photo: BlueDevil, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 0%
Outcomes
D
35/100
Affordability
D
44/100
Resources
B
72/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,219
Total Enrollment
0%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Palmer College of Chiropractic, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$59,483
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,025
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
21.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 72nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IA wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Palmer College of Chiropractic

Median pay of first professional degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Chiropractic$49,093$62,214+2%#4 of 10#3$184,786

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Palmer College of Chiropractic Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $169,406
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,011/mo — vs ~$641/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 52802 (7.0% cap, Davenport)

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🏆 Where Palmer College of Chiropractic Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Chiropractic
of 15 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $11,340 $11,340
Room $5,772

Financial Aid

N/A
Receive Any Aid
N/A
Receive Pell Grants
N/A
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,219
Total Students
44%
Women
80%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Hispanic 12%
Black 5%
Asian 7%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 80%
25-64 (Adult) 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Palmer College of Chiropractic?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic?
Tuition at Palmer College of Chiropractic is $11,340 for in-state students and $11,340 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Palmer College of Chiropractic?
The graduation rate at Palmer College of Chiropractic is 0%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Palmer College of Chiropractic a good school?
Palmer College of Chiropractic has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Palmer College of Chiropractic?
Palmer College of Chiropractic has a total enrollment of 2,219 students. Most students (80%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology