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 California colleges that offer osteopathy degrees.

The Osteopathy program at TUC is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation since 2006.

Touro University California (TUC)

10601 Calle Lee #179, Los Alamitos, CA

Touro University California, a nonprofit private graduate institution, is located in the city of Vallejo. The annual enrollment for the school is approximately a thousand students. The school maintains a Jewish affiliation, which is evident in the school mission. TUC is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities to offer awards in a number of programs.

TUC contains multiple schools that oversee specific programs and their respective curriculums. These schools may also have differing admissions procedures and tuition costs. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:

• Osteopathic Medical School (Tuition: $34,000/year)
• Pharmacy School (Tuition: $32,000/year)

The average cost for tuition for the graduate level programs are estimated to be around $33,000 annually.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Osteopathic Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Physician Assistant
• Education
• Public Health

Students should visit the school's website to view additional information regarding enrollment and financial aid.

Students Enrolled in the Osteopathy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. TUC 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).