by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 817 degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine to qualified students.
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The acupuncture and oriental medicine school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Schools in California. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the acupuncture and oriental medicine degrees they offer, see the list below.
Pacific College of Health and Science is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Located in the large city of San Diego, Pacific College San Diego is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science
Any student pursuing a degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine has to take a look at Southern California University of Health Sciences. Located in the suburb of Whittier, SCU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Southern California University of Health Sciences
Explore all the Best Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 831 | 39 |
| Oregon | 587 | 90 |
| Nevada | 354 | 6 |
| Hawaii | 267 | 14 |
One of 7 majors within the Alternative Medicine & Systems area of study, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Holistic/Integrative Health | 169 |
| Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda | 93 |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology | 12 |
| General Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | 1 |
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