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Bachelor’s Degrees in Health/Medical Prep Programs

3,707 Yearly Graduations
$27,724 Median Salary
$23,250 Median Debt
A bachelor's degree in medical prep is offered at 193 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 38% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.6% of medical prep graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Medical Prep Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,707 people earned their bachelor's degree in medical prep. This earns it the #96 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical prep at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,707
Associate Degree 3,249
Basic Certificate 1,075
Graduate Certificate 699
Master’s Degree 442
Undergraduate Certificate 423
Doctor’s Degree 10

Earnings of Medical Prep Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in medical prep is $27,724. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $23,663 and the high is $30,934.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in medical prep is $23,250. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,500.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $292.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in medical prep. About 72.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,031
Women 2,676
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The racial-ethnic distribution of medical prep bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 423
Black or African American 304
Hispanic or Latino 525
White 2,135
International Students 58
Other Races/Ethnicities 262
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There are 193 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in medical prep. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

336 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 336 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from ASU - Tempe. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

194 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami University - Oxford comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical prep. Each year, around 18,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,396 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Miami University - Oxford. About 65% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
182 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical prep. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from ASU - Skysong. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#4

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
164 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northern Illinois University. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from NIU. Of these students, 80% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
148 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oregon State University. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Oregon State. About 72% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
144 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Baylor University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical prep. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,772 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Baylor. Of these students, 78% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

138 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical prep. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from MCPHS University. Of these students, 76% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
116 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Alabama comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical prep. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from USA. Of these students, 85% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
101 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Drexel University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical prep. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Drexel. Of these students, 79% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
101 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Notre Dame is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in medical prep. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,794 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,644 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Notre Dame. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#11

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
98 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Marshall University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical prep. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Marshall University. About 62% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Benedictine University

Lisle, Illinois
70 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Benedictine University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical prep. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Benedictine U. Of these students, 69% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
68 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Dayton. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from UDayton. Of these students, 61% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
64 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Washington University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical prep. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from CWU. Of these students, 76% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington
62 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Western Washington University. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,756 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from WWU. About 73% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, Pennsylvania
57 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Seton Hill University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical prep. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,002 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Seton Hill. About 88% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
51 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cleveland State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical prep. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,627 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Cleveland State University. Of these students, 83% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
46 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Samford University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical prep. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,265 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Samford. About 71% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois
46 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Aurora University. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,586 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Aurora. Of these students, 78% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Medical Prep Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
2,013
1,195
217
94
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical prep that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
162,800
19,583
19,050
18,481
11,757

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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