by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 4 U.S. colleges awarded 142 degrees and certificates in Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 87% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $31,215 one year after completing, rising to $38,117 after four years.
A degree in Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda explores Ayurvedic Medicine/ayurveda. A Program That Prepares Individuals For The Independent Professional Practice Of Ayurveda, A Holistic Health Care System Based On The Use Of Dietary, Lifestyle, Spiritual, Pharmacological And Physical Therapies To Remove Imbalances And Restore Health As Defined In Vedic And Other Classical Sanskrit Authorities In The Indian Tradition. Includes Instruction In Sanskrit; History, Philosophy, And Principles Of Ayurveda; Ayurvedic Pharmacology; Anatomy And Physiology; Internal Medicine; Herbology; Diagnostic Techniques; Patient Examination And Communication; Therapeutic Modalities; Detoxification Theory And Practice; Mind And Body Behavior Modification; Yoga; Clinical Pediatrics And Gynecology; Diet Therapies; Treatment Of Specific Diseases; And Professional Standards And Ethics.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, ayurvedic medicine/ayurveda draws strong interest, with 142 degrees awarded annually. 4 colleges award ayurvedic medicine/ayurveda degrees, an average of 36 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 95.
By level, the 142 awards include 18 certificates and 124 master’s degrees.
Women earned 91% of ayurvedic medicine/ayurveda degrees and certificates in the latest year (129 of 142). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (57) and Hispanic or Latino (26), and international students earned 5.
The most common ayurvedic medicine/ayurveda credential is the master’s degree: 124 of the 142 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to ayurvedic medicine/ayurveda call most for Critical Thinking, Active Listening and Speaking, and for knowledge of Medicine and Dentistry, English Language and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Problem Sensitivity, Inductive Reasoning and Deductive Reasoning.
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How long an ayurvedic medicine/ayurveda degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 18 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 124 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to ayurvedic medicine/ayurveda, at 45.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 45.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 41.6% |
| First professional degree | 3.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 3.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.9% |
| Master’s degree | 1.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 1.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda, with an average median salary of $137,569; the strongest outlook belongs to Naturopathic Physicians, at 6.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Naturopath, Naturopathic Doctor, Occupational Medicine Specialist and Hospice Fellow.
The occupation related to ayurvedic medicine/ayurveda with the most projected jobs is Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other, at 3,105,142.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | 3,105,142 | 1.0% |
| Orthoptists | 2,932,094 | 4.8% |
| Naturopathic Physicians | 2,656,215 | 6.6% |
Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda graduates earn a median $31,215 one year after completing their program, $38,117 after four years and $36,319 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,215 |
| 4 years | $38,117 |
| 5 years | $36,319 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to ayurvedic medicine/ayurveda, with a median salary of $138,809.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
| Orthoptists | $135,811 |
Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda has 6 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 2,840 degrees a year; the largest are Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (1,453), Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (422) and Holistic/Integrative Health (403). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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