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2024 Best Chiropractic Schools in California

2 Colleges in California
220 Chiropractic Degrees Awarded
$32,536 Avg Early-Career Salary
Chiropractic isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #175 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Chiropractic Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 220 degrees in chiropractic to qualified students.

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Doctor's Degrees in Chiropractic

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Chiropractic Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Chiropractic in California

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the chiropractic degree levels they offer.

Top California Schools in Chiropractic

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
83 Chiropractic Degrees Awarded
$34,808 Median Starting Salary

Southern California University of Health Sciences is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in chiropractic. SCU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Whittier.

Those chiropractic students who get their degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences make $2,272 more than the standard chiropractic grad.

More information about a degree in chiropractic from Southern California University of Health Sciences

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
137 Chiropractic Degrees Awarded
$30,264 Median Starting Salary

Life Chiropractic College West is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in chiropractic. Located in the large suburb of Hayward, Life West is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Soon after graduating, chiropractic degree recipients generally earn about $30,264 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West

Best Chiropractic Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Oregon 266 158

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Chiropractic is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Chiropractic Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Chiropractic 220

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Majors Similar to Chiropractic

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 18,633
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 12,446
Allied Health Professions 8,587
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 8,037
Health Sciences & Services 6,956
Health & Medical Administrative Services 6,833
Public Health 5,117
Dental Support Services 4,009
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 3,158
Mental & Social Health Services 2,890

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