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The main campus of American College Of Acupuncture And Oriental Med is in Houston, TX (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit school. American College Of Acupuncture And Oriental Med offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to nutrition and exercise therapy.
American College Of Acupuncture And Oriental Med does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2007-2008, the school had 149 enrolled students. American College Of Acupuncture And Oriental Med has a larger minority student population than most schools. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) is an academic institution dedicated to educating individuals for successful careers as healthcare practitioners based on the theories, principles, and clinical applications of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
We embrace the tenets of Western science and promote the integration of TCM into mainstream biomedicine. Our clinics provide the community with affordable healthcare services while developing student skills and broadening the body of TCM research.
We are committed to excellence in teaching, research, patient care, and community service based on the finest skills, latest technologies, and the highest ethical standards of healthcare delivery."
More complete details are provided below.
American College Of Acupuncture And Oriental Med
9100 Park West Drive
Houston, TX 70063-4104
General Phone: (713) 780-9777
http://www.acaom.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 25 | acupuncture |
Number of programs and degrees for American College Of Acupuncture And Oriental Med in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 25 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, American College Of Acupuncture And Oriental Med had a total enrollment of 149 students (140 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 36% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 2% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 24% |
| 40-49 | 26% |
| 50-64 | 15% |
| 65+ | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
American College Of Acupuncture And Oriental Med participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3153300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $41,333 | 4 | $47,500 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American College Of Acupuncture And Oriental Med Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Option to study abroad On-campus library
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