Bachelor’s Degrees in Health/Medical Prep Programs
Education Levels of Medical Prep Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,416 people earned their bachelor's degree in medical prep. This earns it the #10 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical prep at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,416 |
| Associate Degree | 3,280 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,226 |
| Graduate Certificate | 670 |
| Master’s Degree | 405 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 399 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 17 |
Earnings of Medical Prep Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in medical prep is $33,666. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $29,933 and the high is $37,866.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in medical prep is $24,397. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,308 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $18,632.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $290.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in medical prep. About 71.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 982 |
| Women | 2,434 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical prep bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 393 |
| Black or African American | 311 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 466 |
| White | 1,912 |
| International Students | 59 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 275 |
Most Popular Medical Prep Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 193 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in medical prep. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Arizona State University - Tempe tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 336 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from ASU - Tempe. About 72% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,666.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 80% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Skysong medical prep graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,666.
Northern Illinois University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in medical prep. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from NIU. Of these students, 72% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in medical prep at Northern Illinois University make a median salary of 33,666.
Oregon State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in medical prep. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Oregon State. Of these students, 69% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Oregon State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,666.
The 6th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Baylor University. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Baylor. About 77% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in medical prep at Baylor University make a median salary of 33,666.
The 7th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from MCPHS University. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in medical prep at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences make a median salary of 33,666.
The 8th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Alabama. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from USA. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. University of South Alabama medical prep graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,666.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical prep. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Notre Dame. About 68% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in medical prep at University of Notre Dame make a median salary of 33,666.
The 9th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Drexel University. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Drexel. About 81% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in medical prep at Drexel University make a median salary of 33,666.
The 11th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Marshall University. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Marshall University. Of these students, 68% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Marshall University medical prep graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,666.
The 12th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Benedictine University. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,188 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Benedictine U. About 59% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Benedictine University medical prep graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,666.
University of Dayton is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in medical prep. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from UDayton. About 65% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Dayton medical prep graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,666.
Western Washington University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in medical prep. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from WWU. Of these students, 56% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that WWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,666.
The 17th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Seton Hill University. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Seton Hill. About 90% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Seton Hill graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,666.
The 18th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Cleveland State University. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Cleveland State University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Cleveland State University medical prep graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,666.
The 19th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Samford University. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Samford. About 69% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Samford University medical prep graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,666.
Aurora University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in medical prep. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,363 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Aurora. About 82% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in medical prep at Aurora University make a median salary of 33,666.
Medical Prep Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 1,989 |
| Pre-Medicine | 995 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 180 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 80 |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 57 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical prep that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 153,413 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 19,276 |
| Public Health | 19,225 |
| Communication Sciences | 11,325 |
| Allied Health Professions | 7,962 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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