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Medicine in District of Columbia

Medicine Schools in District of Columbia

481 students earned Medicine degrees in District of Columbia in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Medicine is the 15th most popular major out of a total 198 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 481
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 481
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 481

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a medicine major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medicine majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 22.7%
  • Black or African American: 17.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 43.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 2,320 people employed in jobs related to a medicine degree, compared to 503,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Medicine Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a medicine grad in the state is $162,830, compared to a typical salary of $203,880 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer medicine degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
181 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Georgetown. 45% of students get financical aid. 46% of the teachers are full time.

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164 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,462.

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#3

Howard University

Washington
126 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $45,180. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

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Medicine Careers in DC

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Physicians and Surgeons 8% $167,090
Family and General Practitioners 7% $157,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Nursing 990
Public Health 833
Health/Medical Admin Services 437
Rehabilitation Professions 172
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 168
Communication Sciences 136
Allied Health Professions 113
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 97

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