Earning an associate’s degree is a great way to start a new career. During approximately two years of full-time study, you can get a good grasp of your new specialty and often have job opportunities waiting before graduation. Many of the skills that you learn in college can be applied directly in your next occupation.

What is an associate degree in chiropracty? Chiropracty is a type of alternative medicine for the diagnosis and treatment of issues related to the spine and connected nerves. In some schools, one can train to be a chiropractic technician, which focuses on supporting the efforts of a chiropractor. Courses may include studies in radiography, insurance, anatomy and office management. Other colleges offer pre-chiropractic programs, which are transfer degrees, meant to be completed at another institution.

Earning an associate’s degree in chiropractic technology can be your ticket to working in a clinic, fulfilling various roles to support the practice. If the program you enroll in offers certification as a radiologic technologist, you can take your credentials with you to pursue opportunities in numerous other states.

Costs can be calculated by looking up the institution’s price per credit hour and multiplying it by the number of credits required for graduation. Associate’s degrees tend to require approximately 60 credits. Remember to plan for other costs as well, such as application fees, lab dues and books.

Working in the field of chiropracty can be exciting. You will get to know regular patients and those whom they refer. You’ll likely see people’s health improve as they make return visits, receive treatment and learn how to take better care of themselves physically. Observing the positive results of chiropractic care can make work meaningful and satisfying.

Associate’s degrees in chiropracty are offered by a handful of institutions. Admissions generally have prerequisites, but these vary from one school to another. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.