Chiropractic Program

The chiropractic program at University of Western States prepares students for a career as a chiropractic practitioner, educator, researcher, fitness facility chiropractor, sports team chiropractor, hospital staff, or administrator. The program focuses on a health care and healing system based on the application of non-invasive treatments and spinal adjustments to alleviate health problems cause by vertebral misalignments. Program courses include: basic medical sciences, chiropractic theory and science, postural and spinal analysis, diagnostics radiology, adjustment technique, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer chiropractic program.

The Chiropractic program at University of Western States is accredited by The Council on Chiropractic Education since 1981.

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University of Western States (WSCC)

345 North Monmouth Ave, Monmouth, OR

University of Western States, located in Portland, Oregon, was founded in 1904 by Drs. Eva and John Marsh. The school was initially known as Marshes' School and Cure but changed its name five years later to Pacific College of Chiropractic. By 1932 the school had once again been renamed Pacific Chiropractic College, and in 1937 the Health Research Foundation formed under which the school operated. The school relocated twice, in 1946 and 1973, and had once again changed its name to Western States Chiropractic College. In 2010 the school became the University of Western States, and offers a variety of programs in health care studies, including the oldest chiropractic program in the world, that may result in graduate or post-graduate degrees.

Academics

University of Western States provides programs in a select number of programs in health care science. The programs may result in a bachelor, master, or doctoral program. The school believes in providing quality education developed over a hundred years. A focus on patient health care is stressed. The school has a low student to teacher ratio, allowing for a more personal education and hands on training.

Programs offered include:

• Massage Therapy
• Nutrition and Functional Medicine
• Exercise and Sports Science
• Chiropractic
• Human Biology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admissions to University of Western States have separate requirements for its various programs. The lowest level program requires students to have a high school diploma or equivalent and be eighteen years of age. Students should complete the application along with the required essay. Master and doctoral programs require lower level degrees in a related field. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, and grants. Students in need of financial aid should visit the schools website to review the various applications and forms that need to be completed in order to be considered. Scholarships are also available, typically requiring a separate application and offering funds for reasons other than need.

Students Enrolled in the Chiropractic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Western States offers a doctorate degree program in chiropractic.

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

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Chiropractors

Description

Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chiropractors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 17.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Salem, OR
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $113090

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