Acupuncture Program

The acupuncture program at National University of Health Sciences 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 Illinois colleges that offer acupuncture program.

The Acupuncture program at National University of Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for more than 14 years.

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National University of Health Sciences

122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Are you ready to start your career in the fast growing field of integrative medicine? At the National University of Health Sciences, they teach their doctors and chiropractors to treat the whole patient. NUHS has programs in Chiropractic, Oriental Medicine, and Natropathy. NUHS represents excellence in the fields they teach and students that graduate from their programs are prepared to compete in the ever-changing field of natural health.

NUHS is located in Lombard, Illinois with a smaller campus offering their Chiropractic degree in St. Petersburg, Florida. Lombard is just a short drive to the major metropolitan area of Chicago. The school is located on 35 acres in the city known for its beautiful lilac blooms. Students are close to shopping, dining, and entertainment in Lombard; where they can enjoy the best of both worlds!

Tuition costs around $10,000 per trimester, and housing is available at the Illinois campus for an additional cost. There are less than 1,000 students at this small private college, and over 90% receive some type of financial aid.

NHUS is continually raising their admission standards to ensure only the very best practitioners graduate from their institution.

If you are interested in the nation's premiere natural healthcare program, check out NHUS at http://www.nuhs.edu/why-national/; and see what sets this school apart!

Students Enrolled in the Acupuncture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. National University of Health Sciences offers a master's degree program in acupuncture.

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 950
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $72840

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