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Medicine Schools in California

1,771 Medicine students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Medicine is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in California

Medicine majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,771
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,771
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,771

Gender Distribution

In California, a medicine major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medicine majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 38.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 32.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 12.6%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in California

In this state, there are 46,040 people employed in jobs related to a medicine degree, compared to 503,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Medicine Jobs in California

In this state, medicine grads earn an average of $197,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $203,880.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer medicine degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

354 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,788 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average.

205 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,116 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
49,318 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

#5

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
167 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,390 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $83,433 after earning their degree at this institution.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
41,885 Total Students

A typical student attending UCSD will pay a net price of $14,895. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,281 a year.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,248 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $71,239 after graduation.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
40,050 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $14,920. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
36,505 Total Students

79% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,680 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $7,200. Graduates earn an average $91,546 after graduation.

Medicine Careers in CA

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Family and General Practitioners 12% $195,060
Physicians and Surgeons 10% $204,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Health Sciences & Services 5,947
Public Health 5,024
Allied Health Professions 4,117
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Communication Sciences 2,227
Mental & Social Health Services 1,899

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