Lead the Future of Chiropractic Care

The Doctor of Chiropractic program at Parker University blends tradition, innovation, and purpose. Known for chiropractic excellence, Parker shapes compassionate, skilled practitioners ready to make a difference.

You’ll train with cutting-edge tools, learn from expert faculty who prioritize evidence-based care, and gain hands-on experience with personalized support.

Chiropractic isn’t just a career—it’s a calling. We prepare you to meet it with confidence, skill, and a deep understanding of your impact on patients and community.

Our Mission

The mission of the Doctor of Chiropractic Program is to educate individuals as patient-centered chiropractic physicians and members of a collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team while embracing education, research, and service.

Stats

$147,000
Annual Salary

Doctors of Chiropractic can earn $147,000 based on state of employment.

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5.9K
New Jobs

5,900 projected new jobs through 2026.

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12%
Career Growth Rate

Doctors of Chiropractic are predicted to have 12% growth-rate through 2026.

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Choose Your Path

Traditional On-Ground

Hit the ground running with the full, in-person Parker experience. Complete all ten trimesters at our Dallas campus, starting hands-on training early and building clinical skills that prepare you for practice.

DC Hybrid

Need extra time before your big move? The hybrid track lets you start online, completing non-adjustment courses like physiology and biochemistry with innovative virtual tools. In trimester five, transition to Dallas for hands-on adjustment and clinical training.

STACK YOUR SKILLS

Looking to add even more to your education? As early as your sixth trimester, you can apply to one of Parker’s online master’s programs to take alongside your DC coursework with a 100% tuition scholarship for your master’s degree.*


*Admission requirements must be met. Must start the master’s degree before graduation from the DC program and finish within two years of DC graduation.

Parker's Approach

Foundation of Service

Parker students believe in service. At the heart of our founder Dr. James Parker’s legacy is the firm belief in serving others with compassion and humility. Today, we honor this by continually seeking resources to support scholarships and lasting service initiatives.

Business Minded

Our well-rounded chiropractic education puts an emphasis on business training. Students learn how to set up a successful practice, calculate finances, analyze performance statistics and develop patient acquisition plans. Marketing seminars, chiropractic partnerships and dedicated business planning curriculum provide realistic experience that gives Parker graduates a distinct advantage over their peers.

Research First

We are devoted advocates of evidence-based practice. In order to support the expansion of our profession and global health and wellness, we insist on constant support of international research initiatives, funding of profession-wide collaborative efforts and sharing across the industry.

Beyond the Classroom

We are stalwarts in our community. We serve the health care field through our integrated internship and clinical curriculum. Whether it’s working with the Veterans Affairs Hospital or one of our private practice partnerships, we make sure we are getting involved and giving back.

Clinical Experience

Our comprehensive classroom education is enhanced by extensive real-world, hands-on experience. Students will have the opportunity to work in a variety of healthcare settings. This distinct exposure prepares students for their future careers.

CCE ACCREDITATION

The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Parker University is awarded programmatic accreditation by The Council on Chiropractic Education, 10105 E. Via Linda, Suite 103 – 3642, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258-4321, Phone: (480)443-8877, Website: www.cce-usa.org.

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