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Medicine Schools in Virginia

533 students earned Medicine degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Medicine is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 533
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 533
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 533

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 25.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 50.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in Virginia

14,620 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 Virginia

In this state, medicine grads earn an average of $199,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $203,880.

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There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer medicine degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

A typical student attending VCU will pay a net price of $20,490. In their early career, VCU grads earn an average salary of $42,487. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 95%.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,289 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Virginia Tech. In their early career, Virginia Tech grads earn an average salary of $60,842. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Medicine Careers in VA

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Family and General Practitioners 19% $182,220
Physicians and Surgeons 16% $201,770

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