Doctor’s Degrees in Medicine
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Education Levels of Medicine Majors
In 2020-2021, 28,623 doctor's degrees were awarded to medicine majors. 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 | 28,623 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Medicine Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in medicine is $57,755. 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 $55,694 to a high of $59,198.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in medicine. About 50.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14,517 |
| Women | 14,106 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medicine doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6,353 |
| Black or African American | 1,696 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,628 |
| White | 15,046 |
| International Students | 351 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,549 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 544 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from LECOM. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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. The medicine program at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine awarded 475 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 51% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 467 doctor's degrees were handed out to medicine majors at Michigan State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
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 $38,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,200 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 435 doctor's degrees were handed out to medicine majors at NYIT. Of these students, 48% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The medicine program at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine awarded 398 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 354 doctor's degrees were handed out to medicine majors at Western University of Health Sciences. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 346 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 50% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 345 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from IUPUI. About 45% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 313 doctor's degrees were handed out to medicine majors at Temple. About 51% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 291 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from UIC. Of these students, 51% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 285 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from UW Seattle. Of these students, 52% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 283 doctor's degrees were handed out to medicine majors at Wayne State. About 48% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The medicine program at Midwestern University - Glendale awarded 280 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 271 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from A T Still University of Health Sciences. Of these students, 51% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,302 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,169 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 268 doctor's degrees were handed out to medicine majors at Rowan. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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. The medicine program at Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center awarded 257 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $41,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,068 per year. The medicine program at Thomas Jefferson University awarded 256 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 255 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from RFUMS. About 44% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 255 doctor's degrees were handed out to medicine majors at Rocky Vista University. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 252 people received their doctor's degree in medicine from Medical College of Wisconsin. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 20,659 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medicine that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Professions | 15,249 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 15,192 |
| Nursing | 10,943 |
| Dentistry | 6,742 |
| Chiropractic | 2,658 |
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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