Alternative Medicine at Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO · Public · Certificate · Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems

serving 11,132 students in Westminster, CO.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $25,956/yr, roughly in line with the $27,541 national median for Alternative Medicine. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 57.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Alternative Medicine graduates.

The $15,249 debt-to-$25,956 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #2 out of 10 programs, Front Range Community College's Alternative Medicine program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

44 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
41
Low End
44
Score
45
High End
Earnings $25,956/yr (-6% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (64% shielded)
Job Market Small (5,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$272K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
57.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
3 of 3
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$4,740
Out-of-state: $16,974
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,249
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Alternative Medicine graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other $113,730 +2.0% 47%
Acupuncturists $78,140 +6.8% 83%
Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other $64,030 +3.6% 62%
Healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other
$113,730
+2.0% growth 47% AI-proof
Acupuncturists
$78,140
+6.8% growth 83% AI-proof
Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other
$64,030
+3.6% growth 62% AI-proof

Alternative Medicine Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Alternative Medicine careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 44/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Alternative Medicine at Front Range Community College?
This program scores 44/100 — on the lower end for Alternative Medicine. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
What makes Front Range Community College's Alternative Medicine program stand out?
Among 10 Alternative Medicine programs, Front Range Community College's #2 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →