Compare 14 Chiropractic. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $55,479.
With top graduates earning $92,578, Chiropractic stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $37K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Wayne State University's Chiropractic program leads with graduates earning $92,578, well above the $55,479 regional average. The data puts Purdue second at $69,530, followed by Bradley University at $60,754. This demonstrates how Midwest public programs compete effectively on outcomes, not just name recognition.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $92,578 | 105 | $21,250 | Excellent | $16,378 | Excellent |
| #2 | $69,530 | 95 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Bradley UniversityPrivate | $60,754 | 39 | $27,000 | Good | $41,405 | High |
| #4 | Kettering CollegePrivate | $58,053 | 31 | $23,500 | Good | $30,852 | Challenging |
| #5 | $57,659 | 28 | $24,000 | Good | $16,900 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $54,955 | 95 | $21,250 | Good | $23,602 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $54,508 | 276 | $24,500 | Good | $26,392 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $53,183 | 88 | $19,174 | Good | $10,400 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | $51,232 | 34 | $23,250 | Good | $37,885 | High |
| #10 | $46,675 | 45 | $25,000 | Manageable | $25,947 | High | |
| #11 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $46,406 | 49 | $21,000 | Manageable | $14,849 | Challenging |
| #12 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $44,260 | 12 | $27,000 | Manageable | $31,484 | High |
| #13 | $44,129 | 66 | $21,503 | Manageable | $14,012 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $42,782 | 309 | $22,750 | Manageable | $17,858 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
