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Medicine Schools in Illinois

1,344 students earned Medicine degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Medicine is the 5th most popular major out of a total 29 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,344
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,344
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,344

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 28.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 48.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in Illinois

17,910 people in the state and 503,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medicine.

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Wages for Medicine Jobs in Illinois

Medicine grads earn an average of $183,780 in the state and $203,880 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer medicine degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC.

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. 65% of the teachers are full time.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern. This private school has an average net price of $23,279. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

#6

Rush University

Chicago
122 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Graduates earn an average $65,683 after graduation.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. In their early career, SIUC grads earn an average salary of $39,852. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC.

Medicine Careers in IL

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Family and General Practitioners 3% $205,640
Physicians and Surgeons 1% $160,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 21,938
Allied Health Professions 1,751
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,726
Public Health 1,675
Rehabilitation Professions 889
Communication Sciences 860
Allied Health Services 720
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 663

View all majors related to Medicine

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