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Medicine Schools in Pennsylvania

1,275 students earned Medicine degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

A Medicine major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,275
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,275
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,275

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 22.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 50.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in Pennsylvania

24,910 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a medicine grad in the state is $195,810, compared to a typical salary of $203,880 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer medicine degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,267 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. An average student at Thomas Jefferson University will pay a net price of $26,569.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
247 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,777 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,963.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
223 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,659 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $27,530.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 78% of students get financical aid.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
607 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

Medicine Careers in PA

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Physicians and Surgeons 8% $187,440
Family and General Practitioners 7% $194,210

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