Best Chiropractic Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
9
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$16,462
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$38,007
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast College of Health Sciences | NY | +$238,820 | $53,941 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | University of Western States | OR | +$196,580 | $51,829 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 | Palmer College of Chiropractic | IA | +$97,380 | $46,869 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Parker University
Grad rate: 76.8% |
TX | +$72,982 | $49,231 | $35,819 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 | Logan University | MO | +$34,088 | $46,132 | $24,276 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 | Sherman College of Chiropractic | SC | -$121,360 | $35,932 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Life University
Grad rate: 31.7% |
GA | -$167,464 | $37,746 | $41,192 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 | Southern California University of Health Sciences | CA | -$229,564 | $35,596 | $50,742 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 9 | Life Chiropractic College West | CA | -$269,620 | $28,519 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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