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2026 Best Value Alternative Medicine & Systems Master’s Degree Schools

11 Colleges in the United States
$24,737 Avg Student Debt
$51,929 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Alternative Medicine & Systems Master's Degree Badge [Alternative Medicine & Systems](/majors/health-care-professions/alternative-medicine-systems/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 93 schools to find the best return on investment for alternative medicine & systems students.

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2026 Best Value Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in alternative medicine & systems, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools

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Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan tops our 2026 list of the best value alternative medicine & systems schools in the United States. Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Juan. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,050, with out-of-state students paying around $14,125. Students borrow a median of $10,669 to complete the alternative medicine & systems program here. Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates of Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan earn a median of $24,551 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,669 median debt. Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan admits about 61% of applicants.

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Maharishi University Of Management came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value alternative medicine & systems schools. Located in the town of Fairfield, Maharishi University Of Management is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,530. Soon after graduation, alternative medicine & systems degree recipients from Maharishi University Of Management generally make around $73,644. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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Georgian Court University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value alternative medicine & systems schools. Set in the city of Lakewood, Georgian Court University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $37,110 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,752 to complete the alternative medicine & systems program here. Early-career alternative medicine & systems graduates make about $54,707. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Georgian Court University admits about 79% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Bridgeport one of the best values for alternative medicine & systems. University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bridgeport. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,760. Students borrow a median of $28,601 to complete the alternative medicine & systems program here. Soon after graduation, alternative medicine & systems degree recipients from University Of Bridgeport generally make around $56,368. Set against $28,601 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Bridgeport admits about 83% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes Maryland University Of Integrative Health one of the best values for alternative medicine & systems. Maryland University Of Integrative Health is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Laurel. Students borrow a median of $17,125 to complete the alternative medicine & systems program here. Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates of Maryland University Of Integrative Health earn a median of $45,662 early in their careers.

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Northwestern Health Sciences University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value alternative medicine & systems schools. Set in the city of Bloomington, Northwestern Health Sciences University is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,015. Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates of Northwestern Health Sciences University earn a median of $26,824 early in their careers. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Acupuncture And Integrative Medicine College Berkeley ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value alternative medicine & systems schools. Located in the city of Berkeley, Acupuncture And Integrative Medicine College Berkeley is a small private not-for-profit university.

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American College Of Healthcare Sciences placed #8 among the best values for alternative medicine & systems. Set in the city of Portland, American College Of Healthcare Sciences is a small private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,040. Students borrow a median of $30,012 to complete the alternative medicine & systems program here. Early-career alternative medicine & systems graduates make about $28,777. American College Of Healthcare Sciences admits about 54% of applicants.

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New York College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine landed the #9 spot for alternative medicine & systems value this year. Set in the suburb of Mineola, New York College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,243. Soon after graduation, alternative medicine & systems degree recipients from New York College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine generally make around $41,250.

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South Baylo University earned the #10 position for value in alternative medicine & systems this year. Set in the city of Anaheim, South Baylo University is a small private not-for-profit institution.

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National College Of Natural Medicine placed #11 among the best values for alternative medicine & systems. Set in the city of Portland, National College Of Natural Medicine is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,868 in tuition and fees. Soon after graduation, alternative medicine & systems degree recipients from National College Of Natural Medicine generally make around $30,902.

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Texas College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine landed the #12 spot for alternative medicine & systems value this year. Set in the city of Austin, Texas College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a small private for-profit institution.

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Atlantic Institute Of Oriental Medicine earned the #13 position for value in alternative medicine & systems this year. Set in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Atlantic Institute Of Oriental Medicine is a small private not-for-profit institution. Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates of Atlantic Institute Of Oriental Medicine earn a median of $21,547 early in their careers.

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Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences landed the #14 spot for alternative medicine & systems value this year. Set in the city of Boston, Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $40,530 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for alternative medicine & systems graduates is $29,056. Soon after graduation, alternative medicine & systems degree recipients from Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences generally make around $34,264. That is a strong return on a $29,056 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Five Branches University came in at #15 for value in alternative medicine & systems this year. Set in the suburb of Santa Cruz, Five Branches University is a small private for-profit institution. Early-career alternative medicine & systems graduates make about $33,370.

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Midwest College Of Oriental Medicine Racine earned the #16 position for value in alternative medicine & systems this year. Located in the city of Racine, Midwest College Of Oriental Medicine Racine is a small private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $18,666 in tuition and fees. Median earnings reach $44,136 ten years out.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best value alternative medicine & systems schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $62,412. Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates carry a median of $28,838 in student loans. Soon after graduation, alternative medicine & systems degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $67,556. That is a strong return on a $28,838 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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Colorado School Of Traditional Chinese Medicine ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best value alternative medicine & systems schools. Set in the city of Denver, Colorado School Of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a small private for-profit institution. Early-career alternative medicine & systems graduates make about $34,056.

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Florida College Of Integrative Medicine earned the #19 position for value in alternative medicine & systems this year. Florida College Of Integrative Medicine is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Orlando. Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates of Florida College Of Integrative Medicine earn a median of $23,827 early in their careers.

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Dragon Rises College Of Oriental Medicine ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best value alternative medicine & systems schools. Located in the suburb of Bradenton, Dragon Rises College Of Oriental Medicine is a small private not-for-profit university. Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates of Dragon Rises College Of Oriental Medicine earn a median of $22,156 early in their careers.

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Emperors College Of Traditional Oriental Medicine earned the #21 position for value in alternative medicine & systems this year. Set in the city of Santa Monica, Emperors College Of Traditional Oriental Medicine is a small private for-profit institution. Soon after graduation, alternative medicine & systems degree recipients from Emperors College Of Traditional Oriental Medicine generally make around $15,228.

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Daoist Traditions College Of Chinese Medical Arts landed the #22 spot for alternative medicine & systems value this year. Located in the city of Asheville, Daoist Traditions College Of Chinese Medical Arts is a small private for-profit university. Early-career alternative medicine & systems graduates make about $15,778.

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National University Of Health Sciences landed the #23 spot for alternative medicine & systems value this year. National University Of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lombard. Students from in state pay about $23,122 in tuition and fees. Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates carry a median of $27,080 in student loans. Alternative Medicine & Systems graduates of National University Of Health Sciences earn a median of $36,502 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,080 median debt.

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Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine New York placed #24 among the best values for alternative medicine & systems. Set in the city of New York, Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine New York is a small private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,804. Students borrow a median of $26,712 to complete the alternative medicine & systems program here. Soon after graduation, alternative medicine & systems degree recipients from Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine New York generally make around $32,044. Set against $26,712 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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New York College Of Health Professions placed #25 among the best values for alternative medicine & systems. Located in the suburb of Syosset, New York College Of Health Professions is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $16,395 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for alternative medicine & systems graduates is $28,298. Early-career alternative medicine & systems graduates make about $24,753. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

Rest of the Top 26 Best Value Alternative Medicine & Systems Schools

Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value in alternative medicine & systems:

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Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA

Other Alternative Medicine & Systems Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Alternative Medicine & Systems rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Alternative Medicine & Systems
Associate's Degrees in Alternative Medicine & Systems
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 93 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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