Academy Of Oriental Medicine At Austin
Location and Contact Information
2700 W Anderson Ln Ste 512Austin, TX 78757
USA
Main Tel: (512) 454-1188
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Academy of Oriental Medicine is located in Austin, Texas. Founded in August of 1993 by Stuart Watts, the institute was originally known as the Texas Acupuncture Institute. The academy offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in programs like acupuncture, integral studies, herbal studies and biomedical sciences. The academy also offers continuing education programs in acupuncture and massage therapy. The college also organizes and hosts an annual continuing education conference, the Southwest Symposium, on the shores of the Lady Bird Lake. The college also offers study abroad opportunities.
The Academy of Oriental Medicine is home to on-campus organizations like the AOMA Student Association. Students can also gain experience at the school’s clinic, where they offer various types of healthcare treatments to patients under the guidance of an industry professional, helping prepare the students for a career after graduation.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Academy Of Oriental Medicine At Austin:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences | Tempe, AZ | 331 |
| 2 | Texas Woman's University | Denton, TX | 12,465 |
| 3 | Stark State College of Technology | North Canton, OH | 9,252 |
| 4 | Colorado State University-Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | 6,759 |
| 5 | Kent State University East Liverpool Campus | East Liverpool, OH | 964 |
| 6 | Career Networks Institute | Orange, CA | 609 |
| 7 | Merritt College | Oakland, CA | 7,330 |
| 8 | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | Roanoke, VA | 995 |
| 9 | Northwood University | Midland, MI | 3,941 |
| 10 | Neumann University | Aston, PA | 3,037 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 53 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 10 |
Students
Student enrollment was 207 in 2009-2010 (209 full-time equivalent).
Students under 25 years old represent 4% of the student body. About 29% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Academy Of Oriental Medicine At Austin offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Acupuncture
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