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Medicine in California

Medicine Schools in California

1,839 students earned Medicine degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

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) 1,839
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,839
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,839

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: 37.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 30.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 14.5%
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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, 88% are considered full time.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,637. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,462. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC.

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173 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

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Loma Linda University

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167 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of the teachers are full time.

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

61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,069.

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122 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,321 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. 63% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,674.

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

80% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $12,426. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

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104 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,851. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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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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