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Medicine Schools in District of Columbia

471 students earned Medicine degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Medicine is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 72 majors commonly available.

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) 471
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 471
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 471

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: 21.0%
  • Black or African American: 22.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 38.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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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
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Georgetown.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

An average student at GWU will pay a net price of $32,563. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

#3

Howard University

Washington
126 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,792 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $41,388.

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

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