Get IN TCM-NC-0100 2014-2024

Acupuncture school tuition varies, but costs* can range from $45,000 to $65,000 for a three-year program. While tuition is certainly not cheap, students have plenty of financial aid options at their disposal.

Out of millions who receive treatment annually, the agency reports receiving only a few complaints per year about complications from acupuncture. Typical costs: Fees for an initial visit range from $75 to $95 for an acupuncture session and medical consultation. Routine visits cost $50 to $70.

The cost of acupuncture without insurance is a minimum of $50 and can be up to a maximum of $150 per session.

According to BLS, the average annual salary of Acupuncturists is $84800. Their salary can also be as low as $39330 if you're still a newbie with no experience to over $135650 if you have a ton of experience under your belt.

Some Blue Cross health plans cover acupuncture when it is medically necessary and prescribed by your doctor.

How long does it take to earn a degree in acupuncture or in Oriental medicine? The length of training at most schools is about three (3) years for acupuncture and four (4) years for Oriental medicine programs. The study of Oriental medicine includes both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

Becoming an acupuncturist requires intensive higher education and practical experience. For most schools, you can expect to spend about three years studying to earn your acupuncture accreditation.

Salary range Entry-level Acupuncturists who starts out at $55720 can expect to make $74530 after 3-5 years of experience in the field. The bottom 10% makes less than $18.910 per hour while the top 10% makes over $65.210 per hour. While the median wage is $74530 per annum or $35.830 per hour.

Nearly all the states that license acupuncturists require graduation from a program that is accredited, each state has different licensing requirements. In some States, a bachelor's degree is required as well as a master's in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in order to practice."

As an acupuncturist, you'll be a proponent for alternative medicine and maintaining wellness. If you're compassionate, hard-working and have an interest in ancient medical practices, a career in acupuncture could be a good fit for you.

Nearly all the states that license acupuncturists require graduation from a program that is accredited, each state has different licensing requirements. In some States, a bachelor's degree is required as well as a master's in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in order to practice."

Medical acupuncturists are physicians (e.g., medical doctors, osteopaths [osteopathic physicians], dentists) who have completed additional training in acupuncture. ... In the United States, acupuncture is highly regulated and licensed.

Nearly all the states that license acupuncturists require graduation from a program that is accredited, each state has different licensing requirements. In some States, a bachelor's degree is required as well as a master's in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in order to practice."

The cost of an accredited acupuncture program varies throughout the country, with a general range of $30,000 to $40,000 for the entire program of training. Many programs base their tuition on a cost per credit hour.

How long does it take to earn a degree in acupuncture or in Oriental medicine? The length of training at most schools is about three (3) years for acupuncture and four (4) years for Oriental medicine programs. The study of Oriental medicine includes both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.