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Why Texas Chiropractic College?

If you’re passionate about healing, devoted to science, and committed to excellence, there’s no better place to earn your chiropractic degree than Texas Chiropractic College.

 

We’ve been one of the nation’s best chiropractic schools for more than a century. In addition to training multiple generations of outstanding chiropractors, TCC has helped develop innovative chiropractic methods, conducted groundbreaking research, and broadened the scientific frontiers of chiropractic medicine.

Few chiropractor schools can match our record of achievement. And none gives you better preparation for an impactful, rewarding career as a chiropractor.

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TCC is one of just two U.S. chiropractic colleges focused solely on chiropractic education.

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Our pioneering, high-tech Assessment Center was one of the first of its kind at a chiropractic college.

85%

of our students pass the NCBE within 6 months

A Top Chiropractic College Since 1908

What sets Texas Chiropractic College apart from other chiropractic colleges?

We train doctors.

TCC’s science-based Doctor of Chiropractic degree offers an unsurpassed level of integration with other health care professions. You’ll get exceptional hands-on training in world-class healthcare centers and chiropractic clinics, acquiring advanced expertise that equips you to provide superior patient care.

We prepare leaders.

TCC’s longstanding reputation as one of the best chiropractic colleges is matched by our graduates’ outstanding record of professional achievement. You’ll be practice-ready on the day you receive your diploma, with the ability to work in any health care setting, serve any patient population, and get involved in chiropractic research and/or teaching.

We value people.

With small classes and attentive professors, TCC provides a far more personalized education than most chiropractor schools. You’ll get focused, face-to-face instruction from seasoned chiropractors, belong to a supportive community of diverse students, and form close relationships that endure throughout your chiropractic career.

Five Reasons to Become a Chiropractor

1. Demand: More than 50 percent of American adults have seen a chiropractor, and the numbers are growing.

2. Impact: Chiropractic medicine has a growing role in the health care industry as a versatile, cost-effective form of preventive care.

3. Collaboration: Chiropractors routinely work on patient care teams alongside doctors, nurse practitioners, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and other health  professionals.

4. Specialization: Chiropractic care addresses specific health needs for seniors, active adults, and other rapidly growing population segments.

5. Innovation: Technological and scientific advances are transforming chiropractic care and giving it a more central role in the U.S. health care system.

$153,047

Median chiropractor income (Salary.com)

#1

Rank of chiropractor in professional job security (Marketwatch)

12%

Expected chiropractor job growth by 2026 (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

What Recent Alumni Say About Texas Chiropractic College

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Francisco Vega-Maldonado ‘21

“I would strongly recommend this chiropractor school to any prospective students that are interested in becoming a doctor of chiropractic.”

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Dr. Chris Thomas ‘19

I love to watch how passionate the teachers are at teaching different tools and tricks of the trade that they have acquired along their journey.”

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Dr. Virgilio Paniagua ‘06

“The science of chiropractic has always fascinated me, and I knew that TCC would give me the tools to allow me to be the best health care provider.”

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Dr. Holly Tharp ‘21

“I am so very proud of the science and knowledge we learn here and how we are taught to use the knowledge on our patients,” she said. “We get to learn why our patients have the problem they have, which helps us figure out what we need to do to fix it.”