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2026 Best Chiropractic Schools in the The Plains States Region

1 Colleges in the United States
1,121 Chiropractic Degrees Awarded
$45,767 Avg Early-Career Salary

Chiropractic is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their chiropractic programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for chiropractic students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Chiropractic in the The Plains States Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the chiropractic degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Chiropractic

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Logan University
Chesterfield, MO

Our analysis ranked Logan University the best school in the country for a degree in chiropractic. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Chesterfield. About 22% of students finish within six years. Logan University awarded about 237 chiropractic degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, chiropractic degree recipients from Logan University generally make around $52,922. Typical student debt for the program is $14,000. Get the full chiropractic details for Logan University

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A rank of #2 makes Palmer College Of Chiropractic Davenport one of the top schools for chiropractic. Palmer College Of Chiropractic Davenport is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Davenport. There were roughly 596 chiropractic students who graduated with this degree at Palmer College Of Chiropractic Davenport in the most recent data year. Chiropractic graduates of Palmer College Of Chiropractic Davenport earn a median of $49,093 early in their careers. See the full chiropractic program report for Palmer College Of Chiropractic Davenport

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Northwestern Health Sciences University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in chiropractic, landing the #3 spot this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bloomington. About 166 chiropractic degrees were awarded at Northwestern Health Sciences University in the most recent year. Chiropractic graduates of Northwestern Health Sciences University earn a median of $41,767 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. More information about a degree in chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University

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Students looking for a strong chiropractic program will find one at Cleveland Chiropractic College, which ranked #4. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Overland Park. Cleveland Chiropractic College graduates 100% of students within six years. There were roughly 122 chiropractic students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland Chiropractic College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the chiropractic program make about $39,286 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,625 to complete this degree. Read more about the chiropractic program at Cleveland Chiropractic College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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