Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems at National University of Natural Medicine

Portland, OR · First Professional Degree · about 61 graduates a year

$30,902
Median pay 1 year after graduating
$48,358
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$41,692
National median for this major (4 yrs)
#2 of 5
Rank by pay
#2 of 5
Rank, wage-adjusted
$263,594
Median federal debt

National University of Natural Medicine graduates in alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 545% of one year’s pay at that point.

How National University of Natural Medicine Compares for Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems

All 5 colleges reporting alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.

#College4 yrs afterWage-adjustedAdj. rank1 yr after
1Sonoran University of Health Sciences Tempe, AZ$61,302$62,989#1$41,050
2National University of Natural Medicine Portland, OR$48,358$48,643#2$30,902
3Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego, CA$34,773$31,641#4$31,516
4Pacific College of Health and Science Chicago, IL$34,773$34,164#3$31,516
5Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture Phoenix, AZ$25,985$26,700#5—

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do National University of Natural Medicine alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems graduates make?

Graduates earn a median $30,902 one year after graduating and $48,358 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How does National University of Natural Medicine rank for alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems?

Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems graduates, National University of Natural Medicine ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.

Is alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems at National University of Natural Medicine worth it?

Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems ($41,692), and the median federal debt at graduation is $263,594.

← All data for National University of Natural Medicine · Methodology

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.