Acupuncture Program

The acupuncture program at Bastyr University 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 Washington colleges that offer acupuncture program.

The Acupuncture program at Bastyr University is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for more than 31 years.

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Bastyr University

2901 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA

Bastyr University is a nonprofit private institution located in Kenmore, WA and provides a large number of program options for students. Approximately 970 students are enrolled annually at Bastyr University.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Naturopathic Medicine, Naturopathy
• Acupuncture
• Dietetics
• Human Nutrition

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $24,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $7,800. Students attending Bastyr University may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.bastyr.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Acupuncture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bastyr University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 650
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $81300

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