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Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

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Degree Granted:

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

Total Credit Hours:

223

Avg. Time to Complete:

3 years, 4 months

Total Cost of Degree:

$149,630

As one of the nation’s oldest and best chiropractic schools, Texas Chiropractic College equips you to excel as a chiropractor and improve the lives of your patients. Our Doctor of Chiropractic degree stands out for its evidence-based curriculum and rigorous clinical training. And Texas Chiropractic College’s intimate campus and small class sizes provide you with more personalized attention and faculty mentorship than you’d find at most chiropractic schools.

Graduates of TCC’s Doctor of Chiropractic program achieve exceptional pass rates on the national board exams. You’ll start your career as a chiropractor with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and confidence to exercise leadership in the chiropractic profession.

Why Earn Your Chiropractic Degree at TCC?

Evidence-Informed

Texas Chiropractic College emphasizes science-based instruction that strongly promotes integration with other health care disciplines. You’ll learn from renowned faculty who conduct groundbreaking chiropractic research and develop national standards for chiropractic care. Our chiropractic degree includes courses in evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning, plus opportunities to collaborate with neurosurgeons, orthopedists, nurse practitioners, and other health professionals.

Hands-On Experience

Texas Chiropractic College offers first-rate hands-on training programs. TCC’s groundbreaking Assessment Center provides sophisticated high-tech instruction that’s only available at a handful of chiropractic schools. And our clinical internships, multidisciplinary rotations, and first-of-its-kind preceptorship program cultivate professional polish that helps you stand out in the job market.

Practice Ready

TCC’s Doctor of Chiropractic addresses the business skills and health-industry expertise you need for sustained success in your chiropractic career. You’ll learn to operate a healthy chiropractic practice that serves patients, empowers staff, and supports you in meeting high standards of care. Our chiropractic degree includes coursework in accounting, insurance coding, Medicare, marketing, and other business-related subjects.

TCC Doctor of Chiropractic Degree: Fast Facts

85%

of TCC students pass NCBE exams within 6 months of graduation

TOP 10

ranking among chiropractic schools by ChiroHours.com

$213,439

Average chiropractor salary in 2026

Doctor of Chiropractic Curriculum By Term

  • Trimester 1

    19.5 credit hours

     

    • Spinal Anatomy
    • Histology
    • Gross Anatomy & Embryology I
    • Chiropractic Principles I
    • Palpation I
    • Foundations of Biochemistry

  • Trimester 2

    25.5 credit hours

    • Gross Anatomy & Embryology II
    • Palpation II
    • Spinal Biomechanics
    • Fundamentals of Metabolism
    • Basic Communication and History Taking
    • Introduction to Chiropractic Research
    • General Pathology
    • Physiology I

  • Trimester 3

    22.5 credit hours

     

    • Human Neuroanatomy
    • Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy I
    • Lower Extremity Biomechanics
    • Physics Principles of Diagnostic Imaging
    • Principles of Microbiology
    • Systems Pathology I
    • Physiology II

  • Trimester 4

    25.5 credit hours

     

    • Upper Extremity Biomechanics
    • Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy II
    • Dermatology
    • Advanced Communication and History Taking
    • Nutrition I
    • Physical Examination & Diagnosis
    • Introduction to Imaging Interpretation
    • Physiology III
    • Systems Pathology II
    •  

  • Trimester 5

    25.5 credit hours

     

    • Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy III
    • Orthopedics I
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Fundamentals of Clinical Reasoning
    • Health Promotion in Clinical Practice
    • Toxicology and Pharmacology
    • Women and Children’s Health
    • Imaging Interpretation I

  • Trimester 6

    22 credit hours

     

    • Soft Tissue Technique
    • Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy IV
    • Chiropractic Principles II
    • Orthopedics II
    • Introduction to Business Practice
    • Passive Modalities & Therapeutics
    • Nutrition II
    • Clinical Neurology
    • Emergency Procedures

  • Trimester 7

    28.5 credit hours

     

    • Chiropractic Principles III
    • Case Management
    • Chiropractic Business Practice
    • Clinical Chiropractic Clerkship I
    • Rehabilitation and Active Care
    • Clinical Lab Diagnosis
    • Senior Adult Health and Wellness
    • Internal Diagnosis
    • X-Ray Positioning
    • Imaging Interpretation II
    •  

  • Trimester 8

    21.5 credit hours

     

    • Health Care Ethics
    • Differential Diagnosis Management
    • Advanced Chiropractic Business Practices
    • Clinical Chiropractic Clerkship II
    • Principles of Evidence Based Practice

  • Trimester 9

    15.0 credit hours

     

    • Clinical Chiropractic Clerkship III (17 weeks)

  • Trimester 10

    17.0 credit hours

     

    • Clinical Chiropractic Clerkship IV

Admission to the Doctor of Chiropractic Program

Prerequisites

A student entering Texas Chiropractic College must meet the requirements for one of three paths to be admitted into the Doctor of Chiropractic program:

Path 1: Must have completed a bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher

Path 2: Completed 90 semester credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for those 90 hours

Path 3: Completed 90 semester credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 – 2.99 on a 4.0 scale for those 90 hours with a minimum of 24 semester credits in life and physical science.

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