Naturopathic Physicians
General Information
Description
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. May use physiological, psychological or mechanical methods. May also use natural medicines, prescription or legend drugs, foods, herbs, or other natural remedies.
Business Breakdown
People in this career work in these sectors.
- Self-employed69.32%
- Private, for profit20.91%
- Private, not for profit7.25%
- State and local government2.13%
Industry areas
- Health Science
Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$106,230
State-by-state Salary
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Doctoral degree 96%
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Post-doctoral training 4%
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High school 0%
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Some college 0%
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Master's degree 0%
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Bachelor's degree 0%
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Associate's degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
Related College Majors
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
- Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
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Knowledge
- Psychology
- Customer and Personal Service
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Therapy and Counseling
- Biology
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