Also called: Doctor of Chiropractic
Treats back, neck and joint problems with spinal adjustments and hands-on techniques.
He sees 25-plus patients, adjusting spines, giving exercises and checking X-rays. Many chiropractors own their practice and also manage staff and billing.
Practice owners can earn much more than employees.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 7 years after high school. Bachelor's-level coursework plus a 4-year Doctor of Chiropractic program and state license.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Kinesiology, Pre-Chiropractic.
Growing much faster than average (about 10% over 10 years). BLS projection, approx.
Low risk for 10 years. Imaging and AI help with scans and notes; adjustments are hands-on and patient relationships drive the practice.
Classes: Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1011.
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