Careers in Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

Acupuncture and herbal medicine offer meaningful career paths within today’s evolving healthcare landscape. Graduates work in a wide range of integrative and clinical settings, supporting patient-centered, whole-person care.

Start Your Healing Career in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Are you considering a new career in acupuncture and herbal medicine? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov), interest in complementary and integrative healthcare continues to grow, contributing to increased demand for qualified practitioners.

Traditional Chinese Medicine offers flexible career options—full-time or part-time—that can adapt to your professional goals and lifestyle.

Career Opportunities in TCM

Graduates of acupuncture and herbal medicine programs may practice in a variety of healthcare environments, including:

Hospitals, VA facilities, substance use treatment centers, and multi-specialty clinics
Public health clinics, family practice, and sports medicine settings
Long- and short-term rehabilitation centers
Nursing homes and assisted living or geriatric care facilities
Specialty practices (e.g., pediatrics, obstetrics, fertility care)
Cancer care and other specialty treatment centers
Community health clinics serving general and special-needs populations

Considering a Career Change?

Acupuncture and herbal medicine education offers a range of professional and personal benefits:

A whole-person approach to care that emphasizes individualized treatment
Flexible educational pathways that combine academic learning with supervised clinical training
Hands-on experience through internships and student clinics
Competitive earning potential in a growing healthcare field
Access to more than 50 accredited and pre-accredited colleges nationwide offering master’s and doctoral programs

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Find an accredited acupuncture and herbal medicine college near you