by our College Data Analytics TeamHolistic/Integrative Health was the 726th most popular major in the 2020-2021 school year. Colleges in the United States reported awarding 521 degrees in this year alone. This represents a 4.0% increase in holistic health degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 500.
This year's Best Holistic/Integrative Health Schools ranking compares 9 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Explore this or one of our many other custom holistic health rankings further below.
A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for most holistic health degree programs and many students will need a minimum GPA and SAT/ACT score depending on the school. In addition to these basic holistic/integrative health program qualifications, to serve in some holistic health careers, special certification may be required outside of your degree.
There are many different holistic health degree levels. You can spend many years getting as high as a in holistic/integrative health to something that takes less time like a . The type of holistic health degree you choose will determine how long it takes to get your diploma.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
Want a job when you graduate with your holistic health degree? Holistic/Integrative Health careers are expected to grow 13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
The following options are some of the most in-demand careers related to holistic/integrative health.
| Occupation Name | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners | 63,900 | 13.3% |
As you might expect, salaries for holistic health graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
Salaries for holistic/integrative health graduates can vary widely by the occupation you choose as well. The following table shows the top highest paying careers holistic health grads often go into.
| Occupation Name | Median Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners | $85,600 |
With over 39 different holistic health degree programs to choose from, finding the best fit for you can be a challenge. Fortunately you have come to the right place. We have analyzed all of these schools to come up with hundreds of unbiased holistic health school rankings to help you with this.
Holistic/Integrative Health is one of 6 different types of Alternative Medicine & Systems programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | 1,930 |
| General Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | 410 |
| Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy | 329 |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology | 152 |
| Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda | 138 |
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