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Medicine Schools in California

1,756 Medicine students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Medicine is the 63rd most popular major in the state out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in California

Medicine majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,756
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,756
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,756

Gender Distribution

In California, a medicine major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medicine majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 33.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
  • White: 33.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 14.0%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in California

In this state, there are 46,040 people employed in jobs related to a medicine degree, compared to 503,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Medicine Jobs in California

In this state, medicine grads earn an average of $197,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $203,880.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer medicine degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

354 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

205 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,427 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,023.

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. 70% of students get financical aid.

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
167 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,124 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,321 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. 53% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $76,913 a year.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. In their early career, UC Davis grads earn an average salary of $54,621. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UC Irvine grads earn an average salary of $52,679. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $88,873 after earning their degree at this institution. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,894.

Medicine Careers in CA

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Family and General Practitioners 12% $195,060
Physicians and Surgeons 10% $204,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Health Sciences & Services 5,947
Public Health 5,024
Allied Health Professions 4,117
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Communication Sciences 2,227
Mental & Social Health Services 1,899

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