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Medical Science Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 55 students earned their Medical Science degrees in IL.

A Medical Science major is the 24th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medical Science Majors in Illinois

Medical Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 55

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a medical science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical science majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 25.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 43.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for Medical Science Grads in Illinois

5,670 people in the state and 187,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medical science.

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Wages for Medical Science Jobs in Illinois

Medical Science grads earn an average of $87,660 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer medical science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Graduates earn an average $67,867 after graduation.

#2

Rush University

Chicago
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,683 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

Medical Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers medical science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990
Epidemiologists 0% $81,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical science.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 21,938
Allied Health Professions 1,751
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,726
Public Health 1,675
Medicine 1,344
Rehabilitation Professions 889
Communication Sciences 860
Allied Health Services 720

View all majors related to Medical Science

View Nationwide Medical Science Report

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