Osteopathy Degree

In essence, osteopathy is a field of study within medicine focused on the use of massage and other physical manipulation of bones and muscle tissue. Osteopathic physicians are trained and certified to practice medicine in the United States. Get more details below including other Iowa colleges that offer osteopathy degrees.

The Osteopathy program at Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation since 1903.

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Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center

603 W Park St, Sheldon, IA

Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center is a nonprofit private graduate school in Des Moines, Iowa. The annual enrollment for the school is about a thousand students. Fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center awards graduate level degrees as a health sciences school.

Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center contains multiple schools that oversee specific programs and their respective curriculums. These schools may also have varying admissions requirements and tuition costs. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:

• Osteopathic Medical School (Tuition: $39,000/year)
• Podiatry School (Tuition: $28,000/year)

Annual tuition costs for graduate students is estimated to be close to $14,000.

Here is a list of some of the programs Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center offers:

• Osteopathic Medicine
• Physical Therapy
• Podiatry
• Physician Assistant

A school affiliated hospital is available which provides learning opportunities for students as well as access to medical and healthcare professionals for local residents.

Students may visit the school's website at http://www.dmu.edu to get information on admissions, financial aid, student services and more available.

Students Enrolled in the Osteopathy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center offers a doctorate degree program in osteopathy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Family and General Practitioners

Description

Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

Physicians and Surgeons, All Other

Description

All physicians and surgeons not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physicians and surgeons, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.9% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).