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Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine San Diego

Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine San Diego

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, PCOM, is in San Diego, California. The college also has other campuses in Chicago, Illinois, and New York, New York. PCOM was founded in 1986. The San Diego campus offers associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in Asian body therapy, health science, and acupuncture and traditional oriental medicine. It also offers a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program.

The Student Council of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine - San Diego campus voices the needs and concerns of the students. Students can become members of various professional organizations such as the California State Oriental Medicine Association, the Society for Acupuncture Research, and The Herb Society of America.

Overview of Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine San Diego

Students attend Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA, a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and nutrition and exercise therapy.

Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Selectivity

Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.

Student Body

There are 515 students at Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine is to critically assess and present the theories and practices of Oriental medicine, together with its traditional and modern derivations, in order that its exemplary graduates may deliver the highest standard of patient care within their scope of practice. Pacific College (San Diego, New York, Chicago) presents this body of knowledge to students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as certificate programs, and to practitioners through continuing education."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine

Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine San Diego
7445 Mission Valley Rd Ste 105
San Diego, CA 92108-4407
http://www.PacificCollege.edu

Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy58acupuncture
Therapy and Counseling36massage therapy

Number of programs and degrees for Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree581
Award of less than 1 academic year291
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years51
Bachelor's degree21
Associate's degree01
Doctor's degree01

Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Student Body

In 2007-2008, Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine had a total enrollment of 515 students (753 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate10%
Graduate90%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White68%
Black2%
Hispanic7%
Asian14%
American Indian1%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-190%
20-211%
22-2410%
25-2932%
30-3423%
35-3914%
40-4911%
50-648%
65+0%

Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time100 %
Part-Time83 %

Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of San Diego, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Admissions and Selectivity

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
Years of College Work Before Admittancerecommended

Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 10,420
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,420
Books and supplies$ 1,080

Financial Aid:
Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3027700)

Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year5$56,1001*
All faculty totalcalendar year5$56,1001*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Degree Programs (2007)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Acupuncture

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Highlights

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What Sets Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Female % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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