Medicine at Marshall University
If you are interested in studying Medicine, take a look at what Marshall University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Marshall University sits in Huntington, WV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 59 medicine degrees were awarded at Marshall University.
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Online Class Availability at Marshall University
Online coursework is an option at Marshall University. Of 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Medicine Rankings at Marshall University
These rankings give you a sense of how Marshall University’s Medicine program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #27 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #142 of 146 |
Earnings for Medicine Graduates from Marshall University
Students who complete Marshall University’s Medicine program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,233 |
| 2 years | $57,087 |
| 3 years | $63,436 |
| 4 years | $82,316 |
| 5 years | $159,424 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Medicine graduates from Marshall University earn a median of $82,316, compared with $62,090 for all Marshall University graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Medicine Concentrations at Marshall University
This Medicine program at Marshall University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 59 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Medicine Graduates
Those who complete Medicine program at Marshall University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Medicine majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Neurologists | $159,086 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $157,243 |
| Podiatrists | $141,542 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $126,544 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $120,724 |
| Urologists | $119,720 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | $117,397 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | $115,792 |
| Cardiologists | $114,867 |
| Hospitalists | $114,577 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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