Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems

Doctoral degree · Five Branches University · Santa Cruz, CA

CIP 51.33

$33,370Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$104,250Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems at Five Branches University earn a median of $33,370 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $45,167 four years after graduating (middle half: $20,660–$81,229). Median debt is $104,250, about 312% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (Doctoral degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco
$26,308$112,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems graduates from Five Branches University make?

The median salary is $33,370 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $104,250.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.