Outcomes & Careers

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Palmer Prepares Students for Success Beyond the Classroom

Palmer graduates are ready for practice and in demand. Students earn their Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 3 1/3 years, with a 93.4% graduation rate. The Palmer Job Board posts more jobs than there are graduates, so you’ll have options when you’ve earned your degree.

Palmer graduates build careers in private practice, multidisciplinary and integrative care, sports chiropractic, research and beyond. Whether you want to open your own clinic, join an established practice, or work alongside medical teams, this page covers outcomes, career resources, and the Palmer Center for Business Development, which helps you get there.

Palmer Clinics see patients big and small of all ages.

Chiropractic Profession

Learn what a Doctor of Chiropractic does and how to take steps to become one.

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Chiropractic Career Paths

Whether you picture yourself running your own practice, working the sideline with a professional sports team, or caring for veterans in a VA hospital, Palmer gives you the foundation to do well.

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Chiropractic Specialties

Doctors of Chiropractic can choose to specialize in areas including neurology, pediatrics or radiology.

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Graduate Outcomes

As the founding institution of the chiropractic profession, Palmer prepares students to become the best they can be.

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Students in the Palmer Center for Business Development

Palmer Center for Business Development

The PCBD offers free resources to help D.C. Program students build business skills, from resume development and alumni networking to workshops and more. Whether you want to start your own practice or join one as an associate, the PCBD helps you succeed beyond the classroom.