Bachelor’s Degrees in Health/Medical Prep Programs
Education Levels of Medical Prep Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,416 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 | 3,416 |
| Associate Degree | 3,280 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,226 |
| Graduate Certificate | 670 |
| Master’s Degree | 405 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 399 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 17 |
Earnings of Medical Prep Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in medical prep is $33,666. 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 $29,933 and the high is $37,866.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in medical prep is $24,397. 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, $41,308 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $18,632.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $290.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in medical prep. About 71.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 982 |
| Women | 2,434 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical prep bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 393 |
| Black or African American | 311 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 466 |
| White | 1,912 |
| International Students | 59 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 275 |
Most Popular Medical Prep Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 193 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in medical prep. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 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. Of these students, 72% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in medical prep at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 33,666.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 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 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,666.
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 $9,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from NIU. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Northern Illinois University medical prep graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,666.
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 $11,145 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. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in medical prep at Oregon State University make a median salary of 33,666.
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 $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 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, 77% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Baylor University medical prep graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,666.
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 $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 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. About 72% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences medical prep graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,666.
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 $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from USA. About 73% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,666.
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 $58,293 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, 81% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Drexel University medical prep graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,666.
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 $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 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. Of these students, 68% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Notre Dame medical prep graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,666.
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 $7,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,710 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. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that Marshall University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,666.
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 $31,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,188 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, 59% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Benedictine U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,666.
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 $47,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 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, 65% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UDayton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,666.
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 $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from WWU. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in medical prep at Western Washington University make a median salary of 33,666.
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 $40,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,488 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. Of these students, 90% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in medical prep at Seton Hill University make a median salary of 33,666.
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 $12,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,840 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. About 78% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cleveland State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,666.
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 $37,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Samford. Of these students, 69% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Samford graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,666.
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 $28,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,363 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, 82% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Aurora University medical prep graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,666.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical prep that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 153,413 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 19,276 |
| Public Health | 19,225 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,004 |
| Communication Sciences | 11,325 |
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.
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