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 Mississippi colleges that offer osteopathy degrees.

The Osteopathy program at William Carey University is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation since 2014.

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William Carey University

1880 E County Line Road, Ridgeland, MS

William Carey University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. William Carey University has a yearly student enrollment of approximately three thousand.

Areas of study available at William Carey University include:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 910 - 1130 on the SAT and within the range of 21 - 25 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. This school admits about 80% of applicants annually. Of those students admitted, nearly 25% attended the school.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $11,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $2,000. William Carey University may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at William Carey University through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Softball (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.wmcarey.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Osteopathy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. William Carey University 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

Salary & Wages

• Jackson, MS
  • Total Employment: 840

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