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2023 Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor's Degree Schools

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$27,994 Avg Salary
$25,315 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor's Degree School for You

Health/Medical Prep Programs is the #14 most popular major in the country with 9,210 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor's Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 192 schools in the United States to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health/Medical Prep Programs program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for medical prep majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our 2023 rankings named Arizona State University - Tempe the most popular school in the United States for health/medical prep programs students working on their bachelor’s degree. ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.

Women make up 73% of the medical prep majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, medical prep majors at ASU - Tempe accumulate an average of around $28,756 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $331.

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Out of the 192 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Miami University - Oxford landed the # 2 spot on the list. Miami University - Oxford is a large public school located in the town of Oxford.

Of the 194 students majoring in medical prep at Miami University - Oxford, 36% are male and 64% are female.

The average amount in student loans that medical prep majors at Miami University - Oxford take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,164. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $506, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Skysong. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. ASU - Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale.

Of the 182 students majoring in medical prep at ASU - Skysong, 16% are male and 84% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, medical prep graduates from ASU - Skysong carry an average student debt load of $28,756. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $331.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Northern Illinois University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health/medical prep programs schools in the United States. Located in the small suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 164 students majoring in medical prep at NIU, 24% are male and 76% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, medical prep graduates from NIU carry an average student debt load of $25,950. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $185.

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#5

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oregon State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Oregon State is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis.

Women make up 66% of the medical prep majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, medical prep majors at Oregon State accumulate an average of around $21,186 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $388, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Baylor University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco.

Of the 144 students majoring in medical prep at Baylor, 28% are male and 72% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, medical prep graduates from Baylor carry an average student debt load of $22,684. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $708.

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Boston, MCPHS University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in medical prep at the school are women while 33% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, medical prep majors at MCPHS University accumulate an average of around $24,118 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $749.

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University of South Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health/medical prep programs students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 85% of the medical prep majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, medical prep graduates from USA carry an average student debt load of $28,921. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $321.

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#9

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

With a ranking of #9, Drexel University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health/medical prep programs students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Women make up 72% of the medical prep majors at the school.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $799, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

University of Notre Dame ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame.

Of the 101 students majoring in medical prep at Notre Dame, 38% are male and 62% are female.

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#11

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

Marshall University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree health/medical prep programs programs. Marshall University is a large public school located in the city of Huntington.

Of the 98 students majoring in medical prep at Marshall University, 37% are male and 63% are female.

The average amount in student loans that medical prep majors at Marshall University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,473. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $194, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Benedictine University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health/medical prep programs students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Lisle, Benedictine U is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 66% of the medical prep majors at the school.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $303.

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#13

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

University of Dayton ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Dayton.

Women make up 66% of the medical prep majors at the school.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $540.

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#14

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA

Central Washington University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 66% of the students majoring in medical prep at the school are women while 34% are male.

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With a ranking of #14, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health/medical prep programs students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 80% of the students majoring in medical prep at the school are women while 20% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, medical prep graduates from Bloomsburg carry an average student debt load of $26,893. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $215.

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#16

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. WWU is a large public school located in the small city of Bellingham.

About 74% of the students majoring in medical prep at the school are women while 26% are male.

On average, medical prep graduates from WWU take out $18,001 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $236.

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#17

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA

Seton Hill University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health/medical prep programs students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Greensburg, Seton Hill is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 57 students majoring in medical prep at Seton Hill, 11% are male and 89% are female.

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#18

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health/medical prep programs students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 51 students majoring in medical prep at Cleveland State University, 31% are male and 69% are female.

Medical Prep majors at Cleveland State University take out an average of $21,285 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#19

Aurora University

Aurora, IL

Aurora University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Aurora, Aurora is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 46 students majoring in medical prep at Aurora, 35% are male and 65% are female.

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#19

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

Samford University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Samford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham.

Of the 46 students majoring in medical prep at Samford, 33% are male and 67% are female.

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University of Akron Main Campus ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Akron.

About 60% of the students majoring in medical prep at the school are women while 40% are male.

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The University of Findlay ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the town of Findlay, Findlay is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 78% of the medical prep majors at the school.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $477.

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#23

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of University Center.

Women make up 87% of the medical prep majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that medical prep majors at Saginaw Valley State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $34,078. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $170, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #24, University of Mary Hardin - Baylor did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health/medical prep programs students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMHB is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Belton.

Women make up 72% of the medical prep majors at the school.

Medical Prep majors at UMHB take out an average of $23,850 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#25

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD

With a ranking of #25, Frostburg State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health/medical prep programs students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Frostburg, Frostburg State is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 31 students majoring in medical prep at Frostburg State, 35% are male and 65% are female.

The average amount in student loans that medical prep majors at Frostburg State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,347.

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#27

Ball State University

Muncie, IN
#28

Averett University

Danville, VA

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
30 Nazareth College Rochester, NY
30 Coppin State University Baltimore, MD
32 Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA
33 Lee University Cleveland, TN
33 Dominican University River Forest, IL
33 Ferrum College Ferrum, VA
36 University of Providence Great Falls, MT
37 Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN
37 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI

Health/Medical Prep Programs by Region

View the Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, health/medical prep programs has other similar majors worth exploring.

Medical Prep Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 4,010
Pre-Nursing Studies 2,489
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 2,010
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 257
Pre-Pharmacy Studies 167
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 108
Pre-Dentistry Studies 85
Pre-Physician Assistant 76
Pre-Art Therapy 4
Pre-Optometry Studies 3
Pre-Chiropractic Studies 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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