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American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med

#2773 in US ranking Houston, TX
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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What are the graduation rates for students at American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med?

Standard four- and six-year undergraduate graduation rates are a poor measure for evaluating this college's specialized graduate education. In 2024-25, its reported count of first-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate entrants was zero, so a conventional first-time undergraduate completion cohort would not describe the students entering its professional programs.

A more relevant comparison would use completion information for the exact credential under consideration: the entering cohort, the program's expected length, and how many students finished within the stated measurement period. Those definitions matter because a completion percentage without its population and timeframe can be misleading.

What is the earning potential for graduates at American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med?

Prospective students should evaluate earning potential by occupation and intended practice location, not by assuming that completion of an acupuncture program produces a particular salary. Acupuncturists may work as employees or build practices, and reported income can differ substantially from practice revenue after business expenses.

A useful outcome figure would identify whether it measures a median or an average, how long after completion it was measured, and which graduates were included. When comparing programs, also consider licensing eligibility, employment arrangements, debt, and the time it may take to establish a patient base. None of those factors is captured by a single earnings number.

American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med Graduations Per Degree

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

14115

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.