Pre-Chiropractic

Degree Overview

This pre-chiropractic track is designed to provide you with the background for successful entrance into a professional chiropractic program. Students who choose this program usually major in biology and/or chemistry. Most professional programs require a varying number of hours in English, the humanities, the behavioral sciences and the social sciences.

*Specific entrance requirements vary by program and school, so you should become aware of the entrance requirements of your prospective professional school, and, in consultation with your advisor, choose specific courses to fulfill those requirements.

Outcomes

Most commonly, the pre-chiropractic track is the path to continue your education to become a licensed chiropractor, specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions.

Graduates can also work as chiropractic assistants, supporting chiropractors in patient care and administrative tasks in chiropractic clinics or offices. Others may pursue further education to become a practicing Chiropractor.

Career Outlook

  • Average Salary: $167,295
  • Job Postings: 1,650

Average salary is based on a chiropractor position from Salary.com. Job posting data is for chiropractor positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of October 2024.

A chiropractor position would require a graduate degree.

Students who choose this program usually major in biology and/or chemistry and take the following mandatory classes: Biology 100 and 204; Chemistry 111 or 121, 112 or 122, 211 and 212; 2 courses in Physics; Psychology 201; and Liberal Arts 111.

Biology

Chemistry

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