by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on University of Western States Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs Western States Chiropractic College offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
University of Western States came in at #1,035 out of the 1,618 colleges and universities that were ranked in College Factual’s 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking. For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Oregon, Western States Chiropractic College came in at #16.
Of the 892 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, Western States Chiropractic College came in at #494. Western States Chiropractic College also ranked #10 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Oregon.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingWestern States Chiropractic College ranked #543 in College Factual’s 2027 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 737 schools. Western States Chiropractic College also ranked #10 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Oregon.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 959 graduate students attended University of Western States. In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students. Here is what we found.
The total graduate student population at Western States Chiropractic College is made up of 68.7% women and 31.3% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 20.6% of the graduate student population at Western States Chiropractic College. Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Western States Chiropractic College. Around 24.0% of graduate students are international. The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
After earning their master’s degree from Western States Chiropractic College, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $73,204.
The average early-career salary for professional degree recipients from Western States Chiropractic College is $67,621.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at Western States Chiropractic College based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $88,043 |
| Chiropractic | $67,621 |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | $61,275 |
| Other Health Professions | $60,446 |
University of Western States is a private not-for-profit institution located in Portland, Oregon. The location of Western States Chiropractic College is great for students who prefer living in an urban area. Get more details about the location of University of Western States.
Contact details for Western States Chiropractic College are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 8000 NE Tillamook Street, Portland, OR 97213 |
| Phone: | 971-449-9287 |
| Website: | www.uws.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/UniversityofWesternStates |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/UWS_news |
94.6% of the graduate students at Western States Chiropractic College took at least one online course. For that same period, 61.2% of grad students took all of their classes online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 44 | — |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 104 | $61,275 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17 | — |
| Other Health Professions | 9 | — |
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 29 | — |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 22 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which University of Western States awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic | 128 | $67,621 |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 14 | — |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 2 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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