
The conventional four- and six-year graduation rates used to compare bachelor's-degree colleges are not a sound shortcut for judging DULA's graduate professional programs. Those measures commonly follow a particular cohort of first-time, full-time undergraduates, rather than everyone pursuing a graduate credential.
A more useful completion question is how many students in the specific degree program finish within its stated time frame and how clinical scheduling affects that timeline. Applicants can ask for a recent program-level completion measure, its cohort definition, and its reporting period. Licensing-examination results should be considered separately: finishing a degree and obtaining a license are different outcomes.
Prospective DULA students should evaluate earnings in the context of acupuncture practice rather than assume that a degree produces a particular salary. Income can depend on licensure, location, employment arrangement, patient volume, and the time and expense involved in establishing a practice.
When comparing any published earnings figure, check whether it describes a median or an average, whether it measures earnings one year or several years after attendance, and whether the population consists of all former students, graduates, or only people with recorded earnings. A figure for an entire institution or occupational category may not describe the likely outcome for an individual DULA graduate. Income should also be weighed against borrowing, licensing costs, and practice expenses.
MASTER’S Degree
Health Professions and Related Programs
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.