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Medical Science Schools in Illinois

55 students earned Medical Science degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Medical Science is the 124th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Medical Science Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 55

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 25.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 43.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for Medical Science Grads in Illinois

5,670 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 Illinois

Medical Science grads earn an average of $87,660 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer medical science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $67,867 a year.

#2

Rush University

Chicago
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 75% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $65,683 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,099 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

Medical Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers medical science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990
Epidemiologists 0% $81,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 6,634
Medicine 1,344
Public Health 1,068
Rehabilitation Professions 741
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 663
Health/Medical Admin Services 535
Communication Sciences 492
Allied Health Professions 388

View all majors related to Medical Science

View Nationwide Medical Science Report

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