Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems at Northern Essex Community College
Ranked 1st of 3 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Northern Essex Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems earn a median $45,999 one year after graduating, rising to $52,165 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 40% above the national median of $37,285 for this field, ranking 1st of 3 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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