9 vocational programs could be taken for the Naturopathic Physicians career.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Naturopathic Physicians is $28,710. The average length of the programs is 714 hours and the average completion time is 20.25 months.
The following 9 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Naturopathic Physicians.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | 6 | $16,712 | - | - | - |
| Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | 3 | $58,825 | $2,250 | 155 Hours | 36.00 Months |
| Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda | 4 | $13,425 | $1,300 | 1,000 Hours | 10.00 Months |
| Holistic Health | 21 | $13,880 | $1,159 | 988 Hours | 14.75 Months |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (other) | 6 | $24,632 | - | - | - |
| Direct Entry Midwifery | 1 | $8,256 | - | - | - |
| Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services (other) | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Herbalism/Herbalist | 3 | $30,126 | - | - | - |
| Polarity Therapy | 1 | - | - | - | - |
The following 24 occupations are related to Naturopathic Physicians.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractors | 41,480 | $89,760 | $43 |
| Optometrists | 41,390 | $143,000 | $69 |
| Physician Assistants | 146K | $130,490 | $63 |
| Occupational Therapists | 145K | $96,790 | $47 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 130K | $80,340 | $39 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
| Anesthesiologists | 33,470 | $339,470 | $163 |
| Cardiologists | 15,190 | $423,250 | $203 |
| Dermatologists | 12,040 | $342,860 | $165 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 112K | $240,790 | $116 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 67,210 | $245,450 | $118 |
| Neurologists | 9,350 | $271,470 | $131 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 19,820 | $278,660 | $134 |
| Pediatricians, General | 34,870 | $205,860 | $99 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | 11,020 | $270,560 | $130 |
| Psychiatrists | 24,830 | $256,930 | $124 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | 11,530 | $312,120 | $150 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 14,820 | $378,250 | $182 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Acupuncturists | 9,370 | $84,260 | $41 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 171K | $54,220 | $26 |
The following 28 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Naturopathic Physicians. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.