Medicine at Drexel University
If you plan to study Medicine, consider the program at Drexel University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Drexel University is in Philadelphia, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 254 medicine degrees were granted at Drexel University.
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Online Class Availability at Drexel University
Online coursework is an option at Drexel University. Of 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) studied exclusively online and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Medicine Rankings at Drexel University
These rankings give you a sense of how Drexel University’s Medicine program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 25 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 146 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #19 of 21 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #116 of 121 |
Earnings for Medicine Graduates from Drexel University
Graduates of Drexel University’s Medicine program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,342 |
| 2 years | $59,850 |
| 3 years | $70,565 |
| 4 years | $100,391 |
| 5 years | $151,577 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Medicine graduates from Drexel University report median earnings of $100,391, compared with $83,624 for all Drexel University graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Medicine Concentrations at Drexel University
This Medicine program at Drexel University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 254 |
Best-Paid Careers for Medicine Graduates
Graduates of the Medicine program at Drexel University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Medicine majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Neurologists | $159,086 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $157,243 |
| Podiatrists | $141,542 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $126,544 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $120,724 |
| Urologists | $119,720 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | $117,397 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | $115,792 |
| Cardiologists | $114,867 |
| Hospitalists | $114,577 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.