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Medicine Schools in Pennsylvania

2,307 students earned Medicine degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Medicine is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,307
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,307
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,307

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 21.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 54.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in Pennsylvania

24,910 people in the state and 503,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medicine.

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Wages for Medicine Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a medicine grad in the state is $195,810, compared to a typical salary of $203,880 nationwide.

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

544 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,336 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. 1 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

398 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
313 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,888. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,659 after earning their degree at this institution.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,267 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Thomas Jefferson University will pay a net price of $26,569.

#5

Drexel University

Philadelphia
247 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,777 after earning their degree at this institution. 55% of the teachers are full time.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445. 57% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $25,046.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $27,530.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $27,058. Graduates earn an average $48,483 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
607 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

Medicine Careers in PA

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Physicians and Surgeons 8% $187,440
Family and General Practitioners 7% $194,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 2,683
Rehabilitation Professions 2,308
Allied Health Professions 1,344
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,144
Public Health 848
Health/Medical Admin Services 695
Communication Sciences 583
Dentistry 506

View all majors related to Medicine

View Nationwide Medicine Report

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