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Medicine Schools in District of Columbia

In <nil>, 476 students earned their Medicine degrees in DC.

As a degree choice, Medicine is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 476
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 476
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 476

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a medicine major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medicine majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 22.7%
  • Black or African American: 23.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 37.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 2,320 people employed in jobs related to a medicine degree, compared to 503,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Medicine Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a medicine grad in the state is $162,830, compared to a typical salary of $203,880 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer medicine degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
181 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
20,935 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $24,570. 45% of the teachers are full time.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,457 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, GWU grads earn an average salary of $66,229. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

#3

Howard University

Washington
126 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
12,065 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $45,837. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Medicine Careers in DC

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Physicians and Surgeons 8% $167,090
Family and General Practitioners 7% $157,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Nursing 990
Public Health 833
Health/Medical Admin Services 437
Rehabilitation Professions 172
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 168
Communication Sciences 136
Allied Health Professions 113
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 97

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