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.

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)

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)

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

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Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.