Palmer College Graduates Rank in the Top 1% Nationally for Student Loan Repayment

Palmer College of Chiropractic continues to demonstrate exceptional value and student success. According to the latest U.S. Department of Education nonpayment rate report, Palmer graduates rank in the top 1% of all higher education institutions nationwide for student loan repayment—one of only 51 institutions out of more than 5,700.

This national recognition reflects what distinguishes a Palmer education: strong affordability, remarkable academic quality and graduates who are well prepared for meaningful careers in chiropractic.

Academic Excellence that Sets Palmer Apart

Palmer students succeed because they’re taught by expert faculty, supported in a student first environment and immersed in hands on clinical training that readies them for practice.‑first environment and immersed in hands‑on clinical training that readies them for practice.

Palmer’s academic strength is at the core of our student outcomes. With 91% of graduates passing licensure exams within six months of graduation, Palmer students perform above the national average and enter the profession with confidence.

Additionally, 93% of all students who start at Palmer graduate with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, a powerful indicator of program quality, faculty support and student persistence. 

These results reinforce Palmer’s commitment to preparing practice ready chiropractors through rigorous coursework, immersive hands-on training and student-centered learning environments.

Planning With Confidence: Understanding the Full Cost of Attendance

We know that investing in a chiropractic education is a significant decision. That’s why Palmer encourages students to understand the full cost of attendance, which includes tuition, fees, housing, food, transportation and personal expenses.

With transparent financial planning tools, like Palmer’s Cost Comparison Calculator, students can confidently map out expenses and compare value across institutions.

Scholarships and Lower Living Costs Support Student Success

Affordability is a top priority at Palmer. The College awards more than 1,600 grants and scholarships each year, helping many students meaningfully reduce their educational costs.

Both the Davenport, Iowa, and Port Orange, Florida, campuses benefit from lower-than-average living costs, allowing financial aid to stretch further and making the total cost of attendance more manageable compared with major metropolitan areas.

Together, these factors empower Palmer graduates to start their careers on stronger financial footing—contributing to their top-tier loan repayment performance.

A Distinction That Reflects the Palmer Advantage

Earning a place in the top 1% of institutions nationwide for student loan repayment demonstrates the powerful return on investment students experience at Palmer. When combined with high board pass rates, strong graduation outcomes and a student-first academic environment, Palmer continues to lead the way in chiropractic education.

Our graduates leave here not only prepared for licensure but prepared for lives of purpose, service and leadership within the chiropractic profession.

Palmer College founded the chiropractic profession, and our more than 30,000 graduates, continue to lead the profession.