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 Illinois colleges that offer osteopathy degrees.

The Osteopathy program at Midwestern University – Downers Grove is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation since 2000.

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Midwestern University – Downers Grove

485 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL

Midwestern University - Downers Grove, a nonprofit private graduate institution, is located in Downers Grove, Illinois. This school enrolls approximately 2,100 students annually. Midwestern University - Downers Grove is a highly respected healthcare and medical school and is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

Midwestern University - Downers Grove contains multiple schools that oversee specific programs and their respective curriculums. These schools may also have varying admissions procedures and tuition costs. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:

• Dental School (Tuition: $58,000/year)
• Osteopathic Medical School (Tuition: $52,000/year)
• Pharmacy School (Tuition: $33,000/year)

Annual tuition costs for graduate students is estimated to be approximately $37,000. There may be on-campus housing offered for students and costs approximately $8,900 per year. For more information please check with the school's housing office.

Here is a list of some of the programs Midwestern University - Downers Grove offers:

• Pharmacy
• Osteopathic Medicine
• Physician Assistant
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Biomedical Science

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

For more details regarding enrollment, financial aid and more, please visit the school's website at www.midwestern.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Osteopathy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Midwestern University – Downers Grove 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

Salary & Wages

• Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $110.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $228950

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