Top Reasons Students Choose Palmer College
Academic Excellence
As
a Palmer student, you will question, explore and do research in a
challenging, yet supportive, academic environment. The number of hours
Palmer students spend in courses such as anatomy, physiology, diagnosis
and neurology are comparable to the hours medical students spend in
similar courses.
The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research,
the largest program in the world dedicated to chiropractic research,
gives you access to the latest information and research studies.
In addition, Palmer College is the only chiropractic college to offer a Master of Science degree in clinical research.
Palmer College is accredited
by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic
Education (CCE). Palmer College also is accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission of the North Central Associate of Colleges and
Schools (NCA). Both the CCE and NCA are accrediting bodies recognized by
the U.S. Department of Education.
Small Classes
Small
classes give you the faculty attention you need to become a skilled
professional. Our student-to-faculty ratio is 15-to-1 or lower. You can
even take advantage of opportunities to conduct research alongside a
faculty mentor.
Knowledgeable and Experienced Faculty
Our
faculty are typically engaged in clinical practice, so they routinely
share relevant lessons from their patient-care experiences.
Additionally, our faculty are accomplished researchers, many have had
papers published in prestigious professional journals and have written authoritative textbooks for chiropractic students at Palmer College and around the world.
Hands-on Experience
Exposure
to a wide range of hands-on, real-world experiences will help you gain
skills and expand your understanding of the chiropractic profession’s
compassion, purpose and service to community. You’ll have direct
experience with patients supervised by faculty through the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics, Sports Council, Clinic Abroad Program and chiropractic technique classes, so you will be well prepared to care for patients.
Excellent Job Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition,
the employment of chiropractors will increase 20% between 2008 and
2018—“faster than average employment”—which is projected to be between 7
and 13%. Upon graduation, you will be well prepared to succeed in
whatever chiropractic career you choose. Career options include:
- solo practitioner
- chiropractic group practitioner
- educator
- researcher
- fitness facility chiropractor
- sports team chiropractor
- hospital staff
- multi-specialty group practitioner
- administrator
Visit "What You Can Do with a Chiropractic Degree" for more information about your opportunities after obtaining a chiropractic degree.
In addition, to help you gain an in-depth understanding of the business side of health care, you may take courses at the Palmer Center for Business Development,
the first of its kind at any chiropractic college. Established in 2008,
the center offers you professional training, resources and programs in
entrepreneurship, practice management, marketing and finance.