# Naturopathic Physicians

> Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. May use physiological, psychological or mechanical methods. May also use natural medicines, prescription or legend drugs, foods, herbs, or other natural remedies.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/careers/naturopathic-physicians
- SOC code: 29-1299.01
- Career family: Healthcare practitioners
- Median annual pay: $115,210 (10th percentile $65,210, 90th percentile $195,190)
- Projected growth: Faster than average, +5.5%
- Openings a year: 1,900
- Typical entry education: Master's degree
- Bright outlook: yes
- Data years: BLS 2025 wages · 2025–35 projections
- Pay and outlook are for the broader BLS group "Healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other".

## Interest profile (code ISR)

| Interest area | Score (0–100) |
| --- | ---: |
| Realistic (R) | 59 |
| Investigative (I) | 82 |
| Artistic (A) | 14 |
| Social (S) | 79 |
| Enterprising (E) | 16 |
| Conventional (C) | 38 |

## What you'd do

- Assisting and Caring for Others (importance 96/100)
- Documenting/Recording Information (importance 94/100)
- Getting Information (importance 93/100)
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems (importance 91/100)
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (importance 82/100)
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (importance 82/100)
- Analyzing Data or Information (importance 81/100)
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (importance 80/100)
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (importance 79/100)
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (importance 76/100)

## Skills

Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Judgment and Decision Making, Social Perceptiveness, Writing, Complex Problem Solving, Service Orientation, Active Learning

## Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry, Biology, Psychology, Therapy and Counseling, Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Chemistry, Education and Training, Administrative, Sales and Marketing

## Also called

Doctor (Dr), Naturopath, Naturopathic Doctor, Naturopathic Endocrinologist, Naturopathic Medicine Doctor, Naturopathic Oncologist, Naturopathic Oncology Provider, Physician

## Majors that lead here (NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk, 4-digit CIP)

- [Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/5133) (CIP 5133, 54 colleges)
- Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services (CIP 5134, 6 colleges)
- Energy and Biologically Based Therapies (CIP 5137, 6 colleges)

## Colleges with strong outcomes (College Scorecard, 2025)

| College | Program | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [Metropolitan State University of Denver](https://www.collegesref.com/college/metropolitan-state-university-of-denver-1667) | Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | $33,605 | $45,766 | $19,000 |
| [Ashford University](https://www.collegesref.com/college/ashford-university-121) | Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | $43,308 | $44,036 | $40,444 |
| [Vermont Technical College](https://www.collegesref.com/college/vermont-technical-college-3121) | Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | not reported | $40,273 | $26,636 |
| [Everglades University](https://www.collegesref.com/college/everglades-university-930) | Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | $31,786 | $36,960 | $40,291 |

## Related careers

- [General Internal Medicine Physicians](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/general-internal-medicine-physicians): $256,560 median pay
- [Cardiologists](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/cardiologists): $496,010 median pay
- [Pediatric Surgeons](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/pediatric-surgeons): $559,030 median pay
- [Chiropractors](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/chiropractors): $79,200 median pay
- [Pediatricians, General](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/pediatricians-general): $210,040 median pay
- [Obstetricians and Gynecologists](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/obstetricians-and-gynecologists): $292,910 median pay

## Sources

- [O*NET Database](https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html), version 31.0 (CC BY 4.0)
- [BLS Employment Projections](https://www.bls.gov/emp/tables.htm), version 2025-35, data year 2025 (Public domain (U.S. government work))
- [BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm), version 2025, data year 2025 (Public domain (U.S. government work))
- [NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/resources.aspx?y=56), version 2020, data year 2020 (Public domain (U.S. government work))

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.