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    Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other

    All healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners not listed separately.

    Median pay
    $115,210
    Growth
    +5.5%
    Faster than average
    Openings a year
    1,900
    Typical education
    Master's degree

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Source: BLS 2025 wages · 2025–35 projections

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    Annual pay range

    Lowest 10% earn less than
    $65,210
    Median
    $115,210
    Highest 10% earn more than
    $195,190
    National wages for all workers in this occupation. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

    28,630 people work in this occupation.

    In short

    This career includes a variety of specialized healthcare diagnosing and treating practitioners who are not classified under other specific titles. The position offers a median annual pay of $115,210.

    Written with AI from the BLS, O*NET and CareerOneStop data on this page. Every figure is checked against that data before it is published.

    What healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other do

    All healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners not listed separately.

    What the work is like

    Practitioners in this field diagnose and treat patients using specialized medical and therapeutic techniques. Depending on their specific role, these professionals may work as acupuncturists, corrective therapists, or alternative medicine specialists. The day-to-day work requires a strong foundation in medicine, therapy, and biology to assess patient conditions and implement appropriate treatment plans.

    To succeed in this role, individuals must possess strong active listening and critical thinking skills to understand patient concerns and make accurate clinical decisions. Social perceptiveness and service orientation are also essential, as these practitioners work closely with people to improve their physical well-being. The work style is highly cooperative and requires concern for others, integrity, and dependability. These professionals typically fall under the investigative and social interest areas, as they enjoy solving complex health problems and helping patients heal.

    How to get there

    Entering this specialized healthcare field typically requires a master's degree. Students preparing for this career often pursue college majors in alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems, alternative and complementary medical support services, or energy and biologically based therapies.

    In addition to completing the necessary graduate-level education, aspiring practitioners should research local regulations, as some states list a license for this work. Because this category covers a wide range of unique titles—such as acupressurists, colon therapists, and corrective and manual arts therapists—specific credentialing and training requirements can vary depending on the exact practice area and location.

    Pay and outlook explained

    In 2025, the median annual pay for these practitioners was $115,210. Earnings can vary significantly based on experience, location, and specialty; the lowest 10% of workers earn less than $65,210, while the highest 10% earn more than $195,190.

    Employment in this field is projected to grow by 5.5% from 2025 to 2035, which is faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is expected to result in approximately 1,900 job openings each year. These figures represent the broader group of all other healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, which employed 28,630 people.

    Also called

    Acupressurist · Acupuncturist · Aurist · Cardiologist · Cardiovascular Disease Specialist · Clinical Fellow · Colon Therapist · Corrective and Manual Arts Therapist · Corrective Therapist · County Health Officer

    Career pathway

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    1. This career

      • Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$115,210 median pay

    2. Majors

    3. Colleges

    College Scorecard program outcomes

    Colleges with strong outcomes

    Programs that lead to this career, ranked by what their graduates earn four years after finishing. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid.

    1. 1Metropolitan State University of Denver logo
      Metropolitan State University of Denver

      Denver, CO · Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems · Bachelor's

      1 yr after
      $33,605
      4 yrs after
      $45,766
      Median debt
      $19,000
    2. 2Ashford University logo
      Ashford University

      San Diego, CA · Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems · Bachelor's

      1 yr after
      $43,308
      4 yrs after
      $44,036
      Median debt
      $40,444
    3. 3Vermont Technical College logo
      Vermont Technical College

      Randolph, VT · Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems · Bachelor's

      1 yr after
      Not reported
      4 yrs after
      $40,273
      Median debt
      $26,636
    4. 4Everglades University logo
      Everglades University

      Boca Raton, FL · Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems · Bachelor's

      1 yr after
      $31,786
      4 yrs after
      $36,960
      Median debt
      $40,291

    Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data, 2025. Programs with few graduates are not listed.

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    Certifications, licenses and pay by state

    What healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other may need beyond a degree, where a license is required, and what the work pays in each state.

    Training

    Programs of study that prepare people for this work. Showing 12 of 14.

    • Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
    • Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Other
    • Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
    • Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other
    • Aromatherapy
    • Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda
    • Direct Entry Midwifery
    • Energy and Biologically Based Therapies, Other
    • Herbalism/Herbalist
    • Holistic/Integrative Health
    • Homeopathic Medicine/Homeopathy
    • Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy

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    Licenses by state

    46 states list a license for this work. Open your state for the license and the agency that issues it.

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    Data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration, with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development). Retrieved November 6, 2026.

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    Written with AI from the BLS, O*NET and CareerOneStop data on this page. Every figure is checked against that data before it is published.

    What are some common job titles in this field?

    Practitioners in this category may work under various titles, including acupuncturist, acupressurist, corrective therapist, and colon therapist. Other titles include clinical fellow, county health officer, and corrective and manual arts therapist.

    What level of education is typically required to enter this career?

    To enter this field, individuals typically need to earn a master's degree. Relevant college majors include alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems, as well as energy and biologically based therapies.

    Are there licensing requirements for these practitioners?

    Yes, some states list a license for this work. Because this category covers many different types of healthcare roles, specific licensing requirements will depend on the state and the exact type of therapy or treatment being practiced.

    Sources and attribution

    Every figure on this page comes from these public datasets. Missing values are shown as not reported, never estimated.

    O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. CollegesRef has modified all or some of this information.

    Data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration, with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development). Retrieved November 6, 2026.

    Page data updated November 5, 2026.