Acupuncture Program

The acupuncture program at American Institute of Alternative Medicine prepares students for careers in a pain management clinic, fertility clinic, weight loss or addiction treatment centers, or cosmetic or facilities. The program focuses on the professional practice of acupuncture, a Chinese system of healing based on the use of pulse diagnosis, acupuncture point selection, and needle insertion. Program courses include: basic Western medical sciences, Chinese medical anatomy and physiology, acupuncture points and point selection, pain management, and professional standard and ethics. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer acupuncture program.

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American Institute of Alternative Medicine (AIAM)

5385 Main St, Williamsville, NY

The American Institute of Alternative Medicine (AIAM) was founded in 1990 in Columbus, Ohio, with one program enrolling 14 students. It now offers six programs to over 200 students every year, and boasts over 1500 graduated professionals practicing across the globe.

One of its latest additions is the School of Nursing, which offers two tracks to the Associate Degree in Nursing (RN). Launched in 2009, the school’s direct entry track to RN consists of a curriculum that has been designed incorporating traditional and holistic nursing and health care strategies. The Advanced Placement track is meant for current Licensed Practical Nurses as training for the NCLEX-RN Examination and subsequent licensure for the State of Ohio.

The AIAM also consists of a School of Acupuncture and a School of Massage, both of which offer visitors the chance to experience therapy sessions conducted by students or by faculty members. The school is well-known for its highly skilled faculty, who work closely with students in state-of-the art multimedia-supported classroom and clinical environments.

In-state and out-of-state tuition fall between $11,000 and $14,000, and 87% of those enrolled in 2012 availed of financial aid – primarily through student loans, but also by way of scholarships and grants.

As an institution serving the diverse population of Columbus, the AIAM contributes to the community by offering continuing education opportunities that are announced from time to time. It also has the distinction of being the only accredited acupuncture school within a 6-hour drive of Columbus.

Students Enrolled in the Acupuncture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. AIAM has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Four-Year Award
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

Acupuncturists

Description

Provide treatment of symptoms and disorders using needles and small electrical currents. May provide massage treatment. May also provide preventive treatments.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, acupuncturists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $65600

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