Give. Do. Love. Serve.
From the President
Your journey into chiropractic is your own. How can we help?
Students considering a Doctor of Chiropractic degree tend to come across Life West at different stages in their journey. Whether you know very little about chiropractic and are here to learn more, or you’ve already decided this is your path and want details, we’re extremely excited that you’re here. We want to help in any way we can.
Everything we do is meant to help you along on your journey — not simply preparing you to be a practice-ready Doctor of Chiropractic — but also helping you choose how to exercise your passion for helping others.
Life West is different by design. We’re excited to show you why.
With sincere gratitude,
Dr. Ron Oberstein
President, Life Chiropractic College West
Explore the Field
A look at chiropractic as a profession
70000
Approximate Licensed Chiropractors in the U.S.
12.26B
Approximate 2017 Chiropractic Market Size*
18B
Forecasted 2025 Chiropractic Market Size*
7
BLS projected 10-year growth (through 2028)
2500
Approximate graduating chiropractors in the U.S. annually
167,278
Average CA Chiropractor Salary (Dec. 2019 - Salary.com)
*Market size and forecast data: Grand View Research – Dec. 2018
Explore Our School
A Snapshot of Life West | Nebraska Campus
35
Doctoral students per cohort at Life West | Nebraska Campus
14
Graduation timeline for Life West students
< 8:1
Academic Staff to Student Ratio at Life West
Why Life West?
You’ll spend 3+ years in a chiropractic doctoral program. Make them count.
Program overview
Life West’s post-graduate program is designed to create practice-ready graduates who have the hard and soft skills required for long, rewarding and profitable careers as Doctors of Chiropractic.
We are unique in that we allow students to choose an academic track to fit their retention capabilities, their graduation timeline goals and a life/school balance that makes sense for them.
Our program ranges from 14 quarters, with the final quarter(s) most often completed remotely in hands-on preceptor & internships — allowing critical, in-the-field experience as well as a significant tuition savings to our students.
Why Life West?
Clinically Inspired Learning — the Alchemy of Clinical Experience & Academics
Traditionally, chiropractic students have taken a sequential path — spending the first half (or more) of their program in a strictly academic classroom environment before transitioning to more hands-on, clinical components.
At Life West, we feel that immersing students in the clinical aspect should happen in parallel to their academic studies, allowing students the practical application of their work in tandem with their classroom studies.
In short, Life West students begin getting hands-on experience significantly earlier than any other program and will graduate with significantly more hours of clinical experience — a huge advantage in knowledge retention and being truly prepared for your post-graduation transition as a Doctor of Chiropractic.
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Global Service Trips
Give. Do. Love. Serve.
Invaluable experience that changes lives globally
Hands-on, experiential learning from India to Tonga
A guiding principle that you’ll hear early and often at Life West: “Give, do, love, serve — from a place of abundance.” Life West graduates are poised to go on to enjoy long, successful and profitable careers as Doctors of Chiropractic. We hope to root that success in the mindset of giving back and paying forward.
Life West operates a number of global service initiatives including ongoing and upcoming service trips to India, Tonga, Panama and China, as well as service opportunities here in the US. Better yet, we’ve partnered with companies such as The Joint Chiropractic to sponsor these trips, meaning students are able to attend for free or at a heavily subsidized prices.
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Life at Life West Nebraska
AN ACADEMIC ADVENTURE
A place where experiences matter
The Life West Nebraska campus serves as the foundation for lifelong friendships and extraordinary academic endeavors. Nestled in the scenic beauty of Bellevue, Nebraska, our campus provides an incredible setting for students to embark on their educational journey.
Let’s face it: Pursuing a doctorate of chiropractic requires unwavering focus, dedication, and time commitment for three years or more. However, during this transformative period, you will establish enduring relationships with like-minded individuals and unlock numerous opportunities to explore the vibrant wider metro city of Omaha and its surroundings. From historical landmarks to cultural experiences, Bellevue offers a rich tapestry of experiences waiting to be discovered.
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