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Medicine Schools in California

1,756 Medicine students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Medicine is the 15th most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,756
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,756
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,756

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 33.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
  • White: 33.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 14.0%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in California

In this state, there are 46,040 people employed in jobs related to a medicine degree, compared to 503,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Medicine Jobs in California

In this state, medicine grads earn an average of $197,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $203,880.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer medicine degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

354 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%.

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

Graduates earn an average $55,427 after graduation. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA. This public school has an average net price of $15,023.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,748 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,569.

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
167 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,321 Total Students

In their early career, TUC grads earn an average salary of $76,913. 53% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,768. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,621 after earning their degree at this institution.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,209.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,894.

Medicine Careers in CA

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Family and General Practitioners 12% $195,060
Physicians and Surgeons 10% $204,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 3,819
Rehabilitation Professions 3,010
Public Health 1,867
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,524
Mental & Social Health Services 1,483
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,044
Alternative Medicine & Systems 990
Dentistry 806

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