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Medical Science Schools in Illinois

55 Medical Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Medical Science major is the 201st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medical Science Majors in Illinois

Medical Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 55

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a medical science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical science majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 25.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 43.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for Medical Science Grads in Illinois

There are 5,670 people in the state and 187,640 people in the nation working in medical science jobs.

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Wages for Medical Science Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a medical science grad in the state is $87,660, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer medical science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,279. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

#2

Rush University

Chicago
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,214. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

Medical Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers medical science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990
Epidemiologists 0% $81,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical science.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 21,938
Allied Health Professions 1,751
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,726
Public Health 1,675
Medicine 1,344
Rehabilitation Professions 889
Communication Sciences 860
Allied Health Services 720

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View Nationwide Medical Science Report

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