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.
Chiropractic Profession
Learn what a Doctor of Chiropractic does and how to take steps to become one.
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.
Chiropractic Specialties
Doctors of Chiropractic can choose to specialize in areas including neurology, pediatrics or radiology.
Graduate Outcomes
As the founding institution of the chiropractic profession, Palmer prepares students to become the best they can be.

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.
