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Overview
Overview of Profession
Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use spinal adjustments and manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients’ health concerns, such as back and neck pain.
- Median annual wage for chiropractors $63,640 (May 2017)
- Career outlook (percent growth projection between 2016-2026) 12%
Education & Training/Residency
- Degree: Doctoral or professional degree
- Education: 4 year undergraduate degree (including physics, biology and chemistry). Completion of a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree, typically 4 years.
Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Alumni Graduate School Placements
- Northwestern Health Sciences
- Logan College of Chiropractic