Master’s Degrees in Health/Medical Prep Programs
Education Levels of Medical Prep Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 405 people earned their master's degree in medical prep. This makes it the 154th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical prep at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in medical prep is $33,674. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $33,190 to a high of $34,157.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for medical prep majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in medical prep. About 58.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 168 |
Women | 237 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical prep master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 70 |
Black or African American | 60 |
Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
White | 174 |
International Students | 4 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 47 |
Most Popular Medical Prep Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer a master’s degree in medical prep. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical prep majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,211 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their master's degree in medical prep from LECOM. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Data shows that LECOM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,674.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Virginia Medical School. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in medical prep from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Of these students, 63% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Eastern Virginia Medical School graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,674.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in medical prep from Boston U. Of these students, 60% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical prep at Boston University make a median salary of 33,674.
Medical University of South Carolina is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical prep. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,622 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,141 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in medical prep from MUSC. About 44% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in medical prep at Medical University of South Carolina make a median salary of 33,674.
Furman University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical prep. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,902 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in medical prep from Furman. Of these students, 87% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Furman graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,674.
Hampton University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical prep. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,099 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in medical prep from Hampton. About 82% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Hampton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,674.
The 7th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western University of Health Sciences. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in medical prep from Western University of Health Sciences. About 52% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Western University of Health Sciences medical prep graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,674.
The 8th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in medical prep from UIC. Of these students, 56% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical prep at University of Illinois at Chicago make a median salary of 33,674.
The 10th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in medical prep from GWU. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. George Washington University medical prep graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,674.
University of Arizona comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical prep. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in medical prep from University of Arizona. About 50% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Arizona medical prep graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,674.
New York Medical College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical prep. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in medical prep from New York Medical College. About 50% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in medical prep at New York Medical College make a median salary of 33,674.
Drexel University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical prep. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in medical prep from Drexel. Data shows that Drexel graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,674.
The 15th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their master's degree is Montana State University. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in medical prep from MSU Bozeman. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical prep at Montana State University make a median salary of 33,674.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical prep. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in medical prep from U-M. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor medical prep graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,674.
The 16th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Mennonite University. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in medical prep from Eastern Mennonite. About 27% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Eastern Mennonite graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,674.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical prep that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Nursing | 49,855 |
Public Health | 17,864 |
Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
Communication Sciences | 10,306 |
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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