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Palmer College of Chiropractic

Palmer College of Chiropractic

Davenport, IA · City · 43 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Widely recognized as the "Fountainhead" of the profession, Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, is the world’s first and largest chiropractic institution. Its flagship Doctor of Chiropractic program is renowned for a rigorous curriculum that blends evidence-based science with extensive hands-on clinical experience, supported by the nation’s largest chiropractic research center. On campus, students enjoy a collaborative, wellness-oriented culture driven by a shared passion for holistic health, active technique clubs, and a historic, championship-winning rugby tradition. This unique combination of pioneering heritage, state-of-the-art training clinics, and a tight-knit professional community makes Palmer the premier destination for aspiring chiropractors.


Wikipedia:Palmer College of Chiropractic is a private chiropractic college with its main campus in Davenport, Iowa. It was established in 1897 by Daniel David Palmer and was the first school of chiropractic in the world. The college's name was originally the Palmer School and Cure and later became the Palmer School of Chiropractic. Most early chiropractic schools were founded by Palmer alumni.

Location
Davenport, IA, 52803-5287 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
141 mi away
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Outcomes
Transfer-out rate
0%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,025
Median earnings (10yr)
$59,483
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,902$15,750
Student Body
Men 67%Women 33%
9
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
21%
Median family income
$17,737
Independent students
71%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Hispanic
12%
Black
5%
Two or more
2%
NH/PI
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$40,025
10 years after entry
$59,483
Biological and Physical Sciences51
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Institutional
Endowment
$80M
Classification
Special Focus (Technology)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
89%
Avg faculty salary
$6,492/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,518
Federal loan rate
64%

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