Master’s Degrees in Health/Medical Prep Programs
Education Levels of Medical Prep Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 405 people earned their master's degree in medical prep. This makes it the 18th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in medical prep is $33,674. 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 $32,707 to a high of $34,640.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for medical prep students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in medical prep. About 58.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 168 |
| Women | 237 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical prep master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 174 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 47 |
Most Popular Medical Prep Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer a master’s degree in medical prep. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:
The most popular school in the United States for medical prep students seekinga master's degree is Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,211 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their master's degree in medical prep from LECOM. About 56% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in medical prep at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine make a median salary of 33,674.
Eastern Virginia Medical School comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical prep. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in medical prep from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in medical prep at Eastern Virginia Medical School make a median salary of 33,674.
Boston University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical prep. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in medical prep from Boston U. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Boston University medical prep graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,674.
The 4th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their master's degree is Medical University of South Carolina. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,622 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,141 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in medical prep from MUSC. Of these students, 44% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Medical University of South Carolina medical prep graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,674.
The 5th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their master's degree is Furman University. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,902 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in medical prep from Furman. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in medical prep at Furman University make a median salary of 33,674.
The 6th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hampton University. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,099 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in medical prep from Hampton. Of these students, 82% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical prep at Hampton University make a median salary of 33,674.
Western University of Health Sciences comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical prep. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in medical prep from Western University of Health Sciences. Of these students, 52% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Western University of Health Sciences graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,674.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical prep. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in medical prep from UIC. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. University of Illinois at Chicago medical prep graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,674.
University of Arizona is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical prep. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in medical prep from University of Arizona. Of these students, 50% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,674.
George Washington University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical prep. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in medical prep from GWU. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,674.
The 12th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York Medical College. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in medical prep from New York Medical College. Of these students, 50% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York Medical College medical prep graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,674.
Drexel University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical prep. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in medical prep from Drexel. Those who complete their master's degree in medical prep at Drexel University make a median salary of 33,674.
Montana State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical prep. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in medical prep from MSU Bozeman. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Montana State University medical prep graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,674.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical prep. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in medical prep from U-M. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,674.
Eastern Mennonite University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical prep. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in medical prep from Eastern Mennonite. Of these students, 27% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical prep at Eastern Mennonite University make a median salary of 33,674.
Medical Prep Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 297 |
| Pre-Medicine | 107 |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 1 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical prep that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 49,855 |
| Public Health | 17,864 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
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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