by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 7 U.S. colleges awarded 201 degrees and certificates in Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy. Doctorates are the most popular award, at 95% of graduates. College Factual ranks 5 schools in its 2027 Best Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $31,215 one year after completing, rising to $38,117 after four years.
A major in Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy involves the study of Naturopathic Medicine/naturopathy. A Program That Prepares Individuals For The Independent Professional Practice Of Naturopathic Medicine, An Holistic Therapeutic Approach Combining Medical Knowledge With Noninvasive Natural, Homeopathic, And Non-Western Therapies And Emphasizing Disease Prevention, Wellness, And Self-Healing. Includes Instruction In The Basic Medical Sciences, Epidemiology, Neuroscience, Biostatistics, Public And Community Health, Laboratory And Clinical Diagnosis, Pharmacognosy, Botanical Medicine, Homeopathy, Principles Of Oriental Medicine And Ayurveda, Manipulative Therapy, Naturopathic Therapeutics, Therapeutic Nutrition, Case Analysis And Management, Philosophy Of Naturopathy, Patient Counseling, Practice Management, And Professional Standards And Ethics. Examples: [Naturopathic Medicine/naturopathy (Nd)].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, naturopathic medicine/naturopathy draws strong interest, with 201 degrees awarded annually. 7 colleges award naturopathic medicine/naturopathy degrees, an average of 29 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 57.
By level, the 201 awards include 10 master’s degrees and 191 doctorates.
Women earned 81% of naturopathic medicine/naturopathy degrees and certificates in the latest year (163 of 201). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (92) and Hispanic or Latino (53), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 5 schools in its 2027 Best Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy Schools ranking, including 4 for master’s degrees and 4 for doctorates. It also ranks naturopathic medicine/naturopathy schools within 2 states. In all, 7 colleges offer naturopathic medicine/naturopathy programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common naturopathic medicine/naturopathy credential is the doctorate: 191 of the 201 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to naturopathic medicine/naturopathy 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, Deductive Reasoning and Inductive Reasoning.
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How long a naturopathic medicine/naturopathy degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 10 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 191 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to naturopathic medicine/naturopathy, at 45.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 45.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 41.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 3.8% |
| First professional degree | 3.8% |
| Master’s degree | 1.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 1.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy, 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 Naturopathic Doctor, Naturopath, Lactation Consultant and Health Therapist.
The occupation related to naturopathic medicine/naturopathy 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% |
Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy 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 naturopathic medicine/naturopathy, 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 |
Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy has 6 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 2,781 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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