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Bachelor’s Degrees in Health/Medical Prep Programs

3,519 Yearly Graduations
$27,902 Median Salary
$26,000 Median Debt
A bachelor's degree in medical prep is offered at 193 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 36% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.2% of medical prep graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Medical Prep Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,519 students 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 3,519
Associate Degree 2,905
Basic Certificate 1,273
Graduate Certificate 649
Master’s Degree 470
Undergraduate Certificate 391
Doctor’s Degree 3

Earnings of Medical Prep Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in medical prep is $27,902. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $24,689 to a high of $30,934.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in medical prep is $26,000. 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, $27,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,250.

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The median monthly payment of a medical prep graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $331.

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 1,010
Women 2,509
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The racial-ethnic distribution of medical prep bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 333
Black or African American 308
Hispanic or Latino 443
White 2,106
International Students 77
Other Races/Ethnicities 252
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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
73% Women
48% 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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 336 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from ASU - Tempe. About 73% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

194 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
23% 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 $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 194 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Miami University - Oxford. About 64% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
182 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
35% 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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 182 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 84% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
164 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
56% 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 $9,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,942 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from NIU. Of these students, 76% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
148 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
46% 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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. The medical prep program at Oregon State University awarded 148 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 66% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
144 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
44% 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 $50,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,674 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at Baylor. Of these students, 72% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

138 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
48% 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 $34,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at MCPHS University. About 67% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
116 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
59% 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 $8,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from USA. Of these students, 85% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
101 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
51% 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 $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at Drexel. About 72% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
101 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
39% 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 $58,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,190 per year. The medical prep program at University of Notre Dame awarded 101 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
98 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
30% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Marshall University. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#12

Benedictine University

Lisle, Illinois
70 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
67% 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 $30,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,530 per year. The medical prep program at Benedictine University awarded 70 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

#13

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
68 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
7% 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 $44,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,090 per year. The medical prep program at University of Dayton awarded 68 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 66% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
64 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
33% 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 $6,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from CWU. About 66% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
64 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in medical prep. Each year, around 8,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. The medical prep program at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania awarded 64 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington
62 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
23% 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 $7,572 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,359 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from WWU. About 74% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, Pennsylvania
57 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
12% 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 $38,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,534 per year. The medical prep program at Seton Hill University awarded 57 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
51 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
12% 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 $11,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,419 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in medical prep from Cleveland State University. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#19

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
46 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
15% 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 $34,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,935 per year. The medical prep program at Samford University awarded 46 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois
46 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
63% 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 $26,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at Aurora. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical prep that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 165,538
Public Health 19,511
Health/Medical Admin Services 19,391
Health Sciences & Services 18,866
Communication Sciences 11,434

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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