Doctor’s Degrees in Medicine
Education Levels of Medicine Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 29,168 people earned their doctor's degree in medicine. This makes it the 1st most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medicine at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 29,168 |
| Graduate Certificate | 38 |
Earnings of Medicine Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in medicine is $64,864. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $63,024 to a high of $67,190.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in medicine. About 51.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14,167 |
| Women | 15,001 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medicine doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6,568 |
| Black or African American | 1,734 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,719 |
| White | 14,985 |
| International Students | 317 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,845 |
Most Popular Medicine Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 183 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in medicine. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 544 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from LECOM. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,864.
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medicine. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 475 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from VCOM. Of these students, 53% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,864.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 467 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from Michigan State. About 56% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medicine at Michigan State University make a median salary of 64,864.
New York Institute of Technology is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medicine. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,720 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 435 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from NYIT. About 51% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New York Institute of Technology medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,864.
The 5th most popular school in the country for medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 398 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine make a median salary of 64,864.
The 6th most popular school in the country for medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Western University of Health Sciences. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 354 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from Western University of Health Sciences. Of these students, 49% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Western University of Health Sciences medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,864.
The 7th most popular school in the country for medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 346 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 49% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rutgers University - New Brunswick medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,864.
The 8th most popular school in the country for medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 345 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from IUPUI. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Data shows that IUPUI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,864.
Temple University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medicine. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 313 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from Temple. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medicine at Temple University make a median salary of 64,864.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medicine. 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, 291 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from UIC. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medicine at University of Illinois at Chicago make a median salary of 64,864.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medicine. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from UW Seattle. About 60% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,864.
The 12th most popular school in the country for medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wayne State University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 283 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from Wayne State. About 51% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Wayne State University medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,864.
The 13th most popular school in the country for medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Midwestern University - Glendale. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 280 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from Midwestern University - Glendale. About 43% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Midwestern University - Glendale medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,864.
The 14th most popular school in the country for medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is A T Still University of Health Sciences. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 271 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from A T Still University of Health Sciences. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. A T Still University of Health Sciences medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,864.
The 15th most popular school in the country for medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rowan University. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from Rowan. About 48% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Rowan University medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,864.
Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medicine. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 257 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Of these students, 41% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,864.
Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medicine. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from Thomas Jefferson University. Of these students, 48% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Thomas Jefferson University medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,864.
The 18th most popular school in the country for medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from RFUMS. About 49% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,864.
Rocky Vista University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medicine. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from Rocky Vista University. Of these students, 47% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rocky Vista University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,864.
Medical College of Wisconsin is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medicine. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from Medical College of Wisconsin. Of these students, 53% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medicine at Medical College of Wisconsin make a median salary of 64,864.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 20,725 |
| 7,884 | |
| 559 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to medicine that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Professions | 16,935 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 13,508 |
| Nursing | 13,058 |
| Dentistry | 6,928 |
| Chiropractic | 2,698 |
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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