Chiropractic

First professional degree · Palmer College of Chiropractic · Davenport, IA

CIP 51.01

$49,093Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,214Median earnings 4 years after
$63,417Median earnings 5 years after
$184,786Median federal debt
558Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Chiropractic at Palmer College of Chiropractic earn a median of $49,093 one year after completing the program. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $61,163 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,422–$89,313). Median debt is $184,786, about 376% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Chiropractic graduates from Palmer College of Chiropractic make?

The median salary is $49,093 one year after graduation and $63,417 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $184,786.

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