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Medical Science in California

Medical Science Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 99 students earned their Medical Science degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Medical Science is the 139th most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Science Majors in California

Medical Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 90
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In California, a medical science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 25.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 31.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.2%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Medical Science Grads in California

34,710 people in the state and 187,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medical science.

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Wages for Medical Science Jobs in California

Medical Science grads earn an average of $102,550 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer medical science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,426. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
631 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

57% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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Medical Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers medical science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 3,819
Rehabilitation Professions 3,010
Public Health 1,867
Medicine 1,756
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,524
Mental & Social Health Services 1,483
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,044
Alternative Medicine & Systems 990

View all majors related to Medical Science

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