Parker College Of Chiropractic

Location and Contact Information

2500 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, TX 75229-5668
USA
Main Tel: (972) 438-6932
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

The Parker College of Chiropractic was established in 1978 by Dr. James William Parker. It is a co-educational, private college of higher education located in Dallas, Texas. The student body of the college includes international enrollments representing more than 90 countries around the world.

The Parker College of Chiropractic awards Bachelor of Science degrees in anatomy, health and wellness and a Doctorate of Chiropractic. Various continuing education programs are available as well.

The Parker College of Chiropractic sponsors a number of clubs and organizations. In addition, the students participate in intramural sports like football, volleyball, basketball, softball, ping pong and pool.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Many students concentrating in science and nutrition and exercise therapy.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Large number of students.
  • High faculty salary.

School characteristics:

  • The school is private, not-for-profit.
  • Academic calender: Trimester.
  • Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.

Features of note:

  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Students may study abroad.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Parker College Of Chiropractic participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant  
Institutional Grant  
Federal Grant  
Pell Grant  
Other Federal Grant  
State or Local Grant  

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan  
Federal Loan  
Other Loan  

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Doctorate (Professional Practice)2901
Bachelor1831
1-2 year certificate371

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  71

Students

Student enrollment was 985 in 2009-2010 (84 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 18% of enrolled students and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 82%.

Students under 25 years old represent 17% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

Parker College Of Chiropractic offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (290 awarded)

  • Chiropractic (DC)

SCIENCE (183 awarded)

  • Anatomy

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (37 awarded)

  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage