Bachelor’s Degrees in Health/Medical Prep Programs
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Education Levels of Medical Prep Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,519 students 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 | 3,519 |
| Associate Degree | 2,905 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,273 |
| Graduate Certificate | 649 |
| Master’s Degree | 470 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 391 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Medical Prep Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in medical prep is $27,902. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $24,689 to a high of $30,934.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in medical prep is $26,000. 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, $27,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,250.
The median monthly payment of a medical prep graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $331.
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 | 1,010 |
| Women | 2,509 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical prep bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 333 |
| Black or African American | 308 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 443 |
| White | 2,106 |
| International Students | 77 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 252 |
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 336 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at ASU - Tempe. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Miami University - Oxford. Each year, around 18,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 194 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at Miami University - Oxford. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The medical prep program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 182 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,942 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at NIU. About 76% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 148 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Oregon State. About 66% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $50,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,674 per year. The medical prep program at Baylor University awarded 144 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $34,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. The medical prep program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences awarded 138 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $8,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at USA. About 85% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. The medical prep program at Drexel University awarded 101 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
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 $58,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,190 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Notre Dame. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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 $7,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,520 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at Marshall University. Of these students, 63% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $30,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,530 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Benedictine U. Of these students, 66% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $44,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from UDayton. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Central Washington University. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at CWU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical prep. Each year, around 8,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Bloomsburg. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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 $7,572 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,359 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at WWU. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
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 $38,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,534 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Seton Hill. About 89% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,419 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at Cleveland State University. Of these students, 69% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $34,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,935 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Samford. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $26,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,100 per year. The medical prep program at Aurora University awarded 46 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Medical Prep Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 1,936 |
| Pre-Medicine | 1,103 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 202 |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 75 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 71 |
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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 | 165,538 |
| Public Health | 19,511 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 19,391 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 18,866 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 18,866 |
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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