by our College Data Analytics Team
[Chiropractic](/majors/health-care-professions/chiropractic/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong chiropractic education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value chiropractic schools.
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Where you study chiropractic affects both what you pay and what you earn. To help, we created our Best Value Chiropractic Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the chiropractic degrees they offer, see the list below.
Logan University earned the #1 spot for value among chiropractic schools in the United States. Set in the suburb of Chesterfield, Logan University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,000. Typical student debt for chiropractic graduates is $14,000. Soon after graduation, chiropractic degree recipients from Logan University generally make around $52,922. That is a strong return on a $14,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 64%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Universidad Central Del Caribe earned it the #2 place for chiropractic. Universidad Central Del Caribe is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bayamon. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,304, with out-of-state students paying around $7,313. Soon after graduation, chiropractic degree recipients from Universidad Central Del Caribe generally make around $36,000. Universidad Central Del Caribe admits about 60% of applicants.
Dyouville College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value chiropractic schools. Dyouville College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Buffalo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,940. Chiropractic graduates carry a median of $30,232 in student loans. Chiropractic graduates of Dyouville College earn a median of $44,031 early in their careers. Set against $30,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Dyouville College admits about 81% of applicants.
University Of Bridgeport came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value chiropractic schools. University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bridgeport. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,760. Typical student debt for chiropractic graduates is $28,601. Soon after graduation, chiropractic degree recipients from University Of Bridgeport generally make around $56,368. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in chiropractic will find it at Parker University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Dallas, Parker University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $26,904 in tuition and fees. Chiropractic graduates carry a median of $23,988 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chiropractic degree recipients from Parker University generally make around $56,486. That is a strong return on a $23,988 median debt.
Life University placed #6 among the best values for chiropractic. Located in the city of Marietta, Life University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $15,036 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for chiropractic graduates is $27,865. Soon after graduation, chiropractic degree recipients from Life University generally make around $49,523. Set against $27,865 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Life University admits about 93% of applicants.
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale earned the #7 position for value in chiropractic this year. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,056. Typical student debt for chiropractic graduates is $36,416. Early-career chiropractic graduates make about $45,965. Set against $36,416 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Cleveland Chiropractic College came in at #8 for value in chiropractic this year. Located in the city of Overland Park, Cleveland Chiropractic College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees. Chiropractic graduates carry a median of $16,625 in student loans. Chiropractic graduates of Cleveland Chiropractic College earn a median of $39,286 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cleveland Chiropractic College admits about 69% of applicants.
Northwestern Health Sciences University came in at #9 for value in chiropractic this year. Northwestern Health Sciences University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bloomington. In-state tuition and fees average $12,015. Chiropractic graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Early-career chiropractic graduates make about $41,767. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southern California University Of Health Sciences ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value chiropractic schools. Located in the suburb of Whittier, Southern California University Of Health Sciences is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,390. Students borrow a median of $20,378 to complete the chiropractic program here. Early-career chiropractic graduates make about $38,782. That is a strong return on a $20,378 median debt.
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic | 1,731 |
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.
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