Medicine at University of California-San Diego
What traits are you looking for in a school for Medicine, you may want to check out the program at University of California-San Diego. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-San Diego sits in La Jolla, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 143 medicine graduations were recorded at University of California-San Diego.
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Studying Online at University of California-San Diego
Distance learning is available at University of California-San Diego. Of 44,256 students, 236 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Medicine Rankings at University of California-San Diego
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-San Diego’s Medicine program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | California | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 17 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 146 |
More Specific Medicine Concentrations at University of California-San Diego
The Medicine program at University of California-San Diego offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 143 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Medicine Graduates
Graduates of the Medicine program at University of California-San Diego go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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