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Medicine Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 1,344 students earned their Medicine degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Medicine is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,344
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,344
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,344

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 28.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 48.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in Illinois

There are 17,910 people in the state and 503,310 people in the nation working in medicine jobs.

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Wages for Medicine Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a medicine grad in the state is $183,780, compared to a typical salary of $203,880 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer medicine degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,214. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,434.

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

The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $23,279. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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Rush University

Chicago
122 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Graduates earn an average $65,683 after graduation.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,671 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,517. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. In their early career, SIUC grads earn an average salary of $39,852. The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Medicine Careers in IL

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Family and General Practitioners 3% $205,640
Physicians and Surgeons 1% $160,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 6,634
Rehabilitation Professions 741
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 663
Health/Medical Admin Services 535
Communication Sciences 492
Public Health 388
Allied Health Professions 388
Dentistry 308

View all majors related to Medicine

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