Palmer College of Chiropractic

www.palmer.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,665

2.16% growth from 2020

2021 Enrolled Students

2,182

98.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

100%

2 Graduates

About

Palmer College of Chiropractic is a higher education institution located in Scott County, IA. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Palmer College of Chiropractic were Chiropractic (606 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 664 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Palmer College of Chiropractic. 42.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (511 degrees), 7.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (71 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Palmer College of Chiropractic is $10,665, which is $−3,835 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Palmer College of Chiropractic is $10,665, which is $−3,835 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

In 2021, 82% of undergraduate students attending Palmer College of Chiropractic received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,665

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Palmer College of Chiropractic was $10,665. The cost of tuition at Palmer College of Chiropractic is $−3,835 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Palmer College of Chiropractic (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Palmer College of Chiropractic (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Palmer College of Chiropractic received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 193% with respect to 2020, when 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Palmer College of Chiropractic (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Palmer College of Chiropractic was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 645 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Palmer College of Chiropractic had a total enrollment of 2,182 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Palmer College of Chiropractic is 2,141 students and the part-time enrollment is 41. This means that 98.1% of students enrolled at Palmer College of Chiropractic are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Palmer College of Chiropractic, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.5% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.93% Asian, 5% Black or African American, 1.79% Two or More Races, 0.596% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.55% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Palmer College of Chiropractic in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.9%), followed by White Female (35.9%) and Asian Male (5.13%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.2%), followed by White Female (32.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.52%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,182 students. The full-time enrollment at Palmer College of Chiropractic is 2,141 and the part-time enrollment is 41. This means that 98.1% of students enrolled at Palmer College of Chiropractic are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Palmer College of Chiropractic (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2016 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Palmer College of Chiropractic was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Palmer College of Chiropractic had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Palmer College of Chiropractic (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,560 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
265 enrolled students
Asian
173 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Palmer College of Chiropractic is 71.5% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.93% Asian, 5% Black or African American, 1.79% Two or More Races, 0.596% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.55% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10 students (0.458%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 102 fewer women than men received degrees from Palmer College of Chiropractic. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Palmer College of Chiropractic is white (511 degrees awarded). There were 7.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (71 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Palmer College of Chiropractic is Chiropractic (606 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Palmer College of Chiropractic, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (606 degrees awarded) and Interdisciplinary Studies (58 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Palmer College of Chiropractic are Registered nurses (1,358,870 people), Medical & health services managers (155,930 people), Physicians (138,579 people), Pharmacists (137,422 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (134,369 people).

The most specialized majors at Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2021 are Health (606 degrees awarded) and Interdisciplinary Studies (58 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Palmer College of Chiropractic are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Fire inspectors, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Palmer College of Chiropractic are Health (606 degrees awarded) and Interdisciplinary Studies (58 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Palmer College of Chiropractic are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,523,968 people), Elementary & secondary schools (296,062 people), Outpatient care centers (237,138 people), Offices of physicians (213,192 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (161,476 people).

The most specialized majors at Palmer College of Chiropractic are Health (606 degrees awarded) and Interdisciplinary Studies (58 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Palmer College of Chiropractic.

Chiropractic

Most Common (2021)

606 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common professional doctorate concentration at Palmer College of Chiropractic was Chiropractic with 606 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from professional doctorate programs at Palmer College of Chiropractic according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

383

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

281

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 383 degrees were awarded to men at Palmer College of Chiropractic, which is 1.36 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (281).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Palmer College of Chiropractic by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 346 degrees were awarded to men at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Chiropractic, which is 1.33 times more than the 260 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 260 degrees were awarded to men at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Chiropractic, which is 0.751 times less than the 346 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Palmer College of Chiropractic is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
511 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
71 degrees awarded
Asian
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Palmer College of Chiropractic is white (511 degrees awarded). There were 7.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (71 degrees).

0.301% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
293 degrees awarded
White Female
218 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Palmer College of Chiropractic is white male (293 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (218 degrees).

Operations

Palmer College of Chiropractic has an endowment valued at nearly $75.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 21.4M (28.3%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Palmer College of Chiropractic had a total salary expenditure of 72M. Palmer College of Chiropractic employs 55 Associate professors, 32 Professors and 31 Assistant professors. Most academics at Palmer College of Chiropractic are Female Associate professor (29), Male Associate professor (26), and Male Professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Palmer College of Chiropractic are: Office and Administrative Support, with 91 employees, Management, with 80 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 20 employees.

Endowment

$75.6M

2021 Endowment

24.5%

growth from 2020

Palmer College of Chiropractic has an endowment valued at about $75.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Palmer College of Chiropractic grew 24.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $62.9M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Palmer College of Chiropractic (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$30.3M

2021 Salaries

4.44%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Palmer College of Chiropractic paid a median of $30.3M in salaries, which represents 42% of their overall expenditure ($72M) and a 4.44% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.81M

Instructional Salaries

133

Number of Employees

In 2021, Palmer College of Chiropractic paid a total of $9.81M to 133 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

55 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

91 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Palmer College of Chiropractic were Associate professor with 55 employees, Professor with 32 employees, and Assistant professor with 31 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Palmer College of Chiropractic were Office and Administrative Support with 91 employees, Management with 80 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Palmer College of Chiropractic was Female Associate professor with 29 employees, Male Associate professor with 26 employees, and Male Professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Palmer College of Chiropractic.