Preparation for Success

As you prepare to earn a graduate degree in healthcare, you may wonder: should I become a chiropractor or a physical therapist? Let's unpack the differences between the two professions, share advice for how to choose, and highlight some of special areas of practice.

While the academic aspects of getting a graduate degree are certainly crucial, just as important are the networks you join and the connections you make along the way. Consider how you can connect with a thriving alumni network and top-notch mentors.

As programs across the country make a rapid transition to online learning, many are finding that instructors who earned Northeast's M.S. in human anatomy & physiology instruction are leading their colleagues and institutions through these challenging times. Read more from Director of the M.S. in human anatomy & physiology instruction William J. Germano to find out how the online program equips its students with the ability to quickly adapt to any situation they may encounter in their teaching careers.

It's your life and your degree, and you have no time to waste. Once you know you want to pursue a career in natural healthcare, it's time to get down to business. There are a number of degrees that will support you as you weave graduate work into your existing life, learn at a fast pace and propel yourself into the rewarding career you want.

A graduate degree is an important investment, and with a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree, you'll get back more than you can imagine. To start, you'll have a career that allows you to earn a solid income: CEOWORLD recently ranked chiropractic work as one of the highest paying jobs in healthcare, with a mean salary of $148,041.

Northeast's doctor of chiropractic program takes a patient-centered and evidence-based approach to natural healthcare. It's a truly immersive education, offering science-based learning and real-world experience to every chiropractic student. You'll study under some of the industry's preeminent chiropractic practitioners, and carry that experience over into your extensive clinical education in settings that could include Veterans Administration hospitals, athletic events, privately-owned chiropractic practices, community health centers, and more.

Preparing for your future is exciting, especially when parts of the journey are uncharted and so many new experiences await. Chiropractic College is where your next adventure begins. You'll learn through real-life clinical and practical research and hands-on practice from expert mentor-practitioners in an array of diverse healthcare environments. So how can you prepare? Let's take a look at some common traits of chiropractors that contribute to a successful chiropractic career. 

Chiropractic college is a unique journey that ends with a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) and begins a career in the most rewarding and fastest-growing healthcare field. Gathering the materials for your college application is the first big step, so be sure you have completed the prerequisites to ensure you get off to the right start. Here are the right prerequisites you need to attend Chiropractic college, as well as a helpful application checklist and some tips to strengthen your application.

A healthy work-life balance is a key ingredient in maintaining a successful career as a chiropractor. Dr. Kaitlyn Connors, a 2013 Northeast alumna, is a board-certified international chiropractic sports physician who owns her own private practice and is also an on-staff physician at a large multidisciplinary practice.