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Medicine Schools in Florida

1,218 Medicine students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Medicine major is the 40th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,212
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,212
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,212
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 22.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.5%
  • White: 45.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 35,190 people employed in jobs related to a medicine degree, compared to 503,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Medicine Jobs in Florida

Medicine grads earn an average of $205,020 in the state and $203,880 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Florida that offer medicine degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
226 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. An average student at NUS Florida will pay a net price of $25,833. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,703 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

University of Miami

Coral Gables
205 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at U Miami. This private school has an average net price of $46,098.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at USF Tampa. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $8,346.

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville
156 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. In their early career, UF grads earn an average salary of $51,324. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,061 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

A typical student attending UCF will pay a net price of $8,618. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,298.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,006 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at FAU.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Barry University. In their early career, Barry University grads earn an average salary of $43,282. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

Medicine Careers in FL

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Family and General Practitioners 22% $208,000
Physicians and Surgeons 20% $197,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 21,209
Health/Medical Admin Services 8,048
Health Sciences & Services 4,327
Allied Health Professions 3,670
Public Health 2,030
Allied Health Services 1,996
Mental & Social Health Services 1,223
Communication Sciences 1,159

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