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Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, PCOM, is a private college with a campus in San Diego, California. Two other campuses are located in Chicago, Illinois and New York, New York. The college was established in San Diego in 1986.

PCOM is approved to grant the Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, the Master of Science (traditional oriental medicine), the Bachelor of Health Science (Asian holistic health & massage), and the Associate of Applied Science (holistic health science). In addition, it provides tui na certificates, massage therapist/Asian bodywork certificates, and massage technician certificates.

Students of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine can become members of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Organization and the Massage and Body Work Organizations. The on campus library has a collection of more than 17,500 research papers, journals, books, and anatomical models.

Campus Location

7445 Mission Valley Rd Ste 105
San Diego, CA 92108-4407
USA
Main Tel: 6195746909104
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy and therapy and counseling.
  • High female/male ratio.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Master581
< 1 year certificate291
1-2 year certificate51
Bachelor21
Doctorale 1
Associate 1

Students

Student enrollment was 515 in 2007-2008 (753 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 10% of enrolled students and graduate students are 90%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 10,420
Books and supplies$ 1,080

Financial Aid: Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (58 awarded)

  • Acupuncture

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (36 awarded)

  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Selected Careers of Interest

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