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Considering Starting your Chiropractic Degree?
Here’s Why Chiropractic is a Growing Field
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Many career experts agree – there has been no better time to start a chiropractic career than now. A combination of factors makes chiropractic one of the very best career options available today. Chiropractic has grown from its American roots to become a global force, with doctors of chiropractic practicing in more and more countries.
Chiropractic Ranked Profession with Best Job Security
In an article released earlier this year, MarketWatch named chiropractic as the number one profession for job security, with a mere 0.1% unemployment rate – the lowest among all professions reviewed. For the article, 24/7 Wall St. analyzed unemployment rates, estimated employment growth, median wages and more data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) among 564 occupations.
According to the BLS, the projected job growth for chiropractors through 2020 is twice as high as the average for all U.S. occupations combined. It isn’t only the growing awareness and popularity of chiropractic that results in such numbers. Chiropractors are expanding the field by furthering research, pursuing advanced training, and creating specialized practices through focusing on athletes, children, families, or animals.
Why Chiropractic is a Growing Field
As the baby boomer generation ages, there is a growing population seeking care to help them function at their best possible level. At the same time, increased interest in non-invasive approaches is motivating patients to choose alternatives to pharmaceuticals and surgery. Chiropractic care given by graduates of colleges with a doctor of chiropractic programs can help restore a patient‘s proper nerve flow and ability to self-regulate and heal.
As more patients spread the word about its ability to improve patients’ lives, doctors of chiropractic are finding that demand is rising. A growing body of knowledge available on the internet in regards to the vitalistic approach to maintaining health and self-healing is leading to greater recognition and popularity of chiropractic. According to the BLS, larger states and those with the most retirees, like Florida, California, Illinois Texas, have the highest employment levels for chiropractors.
Career Opportunities with a Chiropractic Degree
Growing demand for chiropractic means that graduates with a degree from an accredited chiropractic program have more options than ever to pursue their careers. The majority become sole practitioners, generally working in offices and clinics. Some may work on wellness teams, at colleges or universities, at fitness facilities or with athletic organizations.
There are career possibilities for chiropractors to work in education or research. Increased acceptance from the World Health Organization and national health care systems around the world has resulted in more opportunities for doctors of chiropractic to assist their communities.
Are you interested in pursuing a chiropractic degree?
Visit Sherman College of Chiropractic to learn more about our integrated educational program.
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