Holistic/Integrative Health
A program that focuses on the holistic interconnectedness of physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and environmental well-being and that integrates aspects of alternative, complementary, and conventional medicine to alleviate illness and promote, maintain, and optimize wellness. Includes instruction in anatomy and physiology, alternative diagnostic and healing methods, aromatherapy, biofeedback, energy medicine, environmental psychology, ethics, health coaching, herbal medicine, mind-body medicine, mindfulness, nutrition, somatic bodywork, and stress management.
- Schools offering
- 13
- Annual completions
- 165
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $37k
About this major
A program that focuses on the holistic interconnectedness of physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and environmental well-being and that integrates aspects of alternative, complementary, and conventional medicine to alleviate illness and promote, maintain, and optimize wellness. Includes instruction in anatomy and physiology, alternative diagnostic and healing methods, aromatherapy, biofeedback, energy medicine, environmental psychology, ethics, health coaching, herbal medicine, mind-body medicine, mindfulness, nutrition, somatic bodywork, and stress management.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other | $114k | +2.0% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$37k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$30k
Bachelor's
$42k
Top colleges for Holistic/Integrative Health
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford University | San Diego, CA | 0 | 45 | 45 |
| Maharishi International University | Fairfield, IA | 0 | 36 | 36 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha, NE | 0 | 29 | 29 |
| Vermont State University | Randolph, VT | 0 | 21 | 21 |
| Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College | Coon Rapids, MN | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| College of Lake County | Grayslake, IL | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Southwest Institute of Healing Arts | Tempe, AZ | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | Duluth, MN | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences | South Bend, IN | 0 | 1 | 1 |