Naturopathic Physicians
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$115,210/yr
Typical range
$83,780 – $161,470
Education
Doctoral degree
Time to entry
About 8+ years of higher education
What a Naturopathic Physicians does
Naturopathic physicians use natural remedies like herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle changes to treat patients, though their licensing and scope of practice varies significantly by state. They focus on prevention and supporting the body's natural healing abilities.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a doctoral degree. About 8+ years of higher education.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$110,000. Estimated payback: ~5 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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- Registered Nurses — $97,550/yr
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