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Medicine Schools in Florida

1,218 students earned Medicine degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Medicine is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 223 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,212
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,212
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,212
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 22.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.5%
  • White: 45.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in Florida

There are 35,190 people in the state and 503,310 people in the nation working in medicine jobs.

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Wages for Medicine Jobs in Florida

In this state, medicine grads earn an average of $205,020. Nationwide, they make an average of $203,880.

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There are 9 colleges in Florida that offer medicine degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
226 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

An average student at NUS Florida will pay a net price of $25,833. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

#2

University of Miami

Coral Gables
205 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,383 after earning their degree at this institution.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average.

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville
156 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

In their early career, UF grads earn an average salary of $51,324. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. A typical student attending UCF will pay a net price of $8,618. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,401 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

A typical student attending FAU will pay a net price of $10,735. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,006 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,539. In their early career, Barry University grads earn an average salary of $43,282. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Medicine Careers in FL

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Family and General Practitioners 22% $208,000
Physicians and Surgeons 20% $197,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 3,074
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,144
Mental & Social Health Services 1,034
Rehabilitation Professions 870
Public Health 851
Allied Health Professions 744
Health/Medical Admin Services 626
Communication Sciences 586

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