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Medicine Schools in Illinois

1,344 students earned Medicine degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Medicine major is the 28th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,344
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,344
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,344

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 28.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 48.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 17,910 people employed in jobs related to a medicine degree, compared to 503,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Medicine Jobs in Illinois

In this state, medicine grads earn an average of $183,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $203,880.

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There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer medicine degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $67,867 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

#6

Rush University

Chicago
122 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. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 75% of the teachers are full time.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

57% of students get financical aid. An average student at UChicago will pay a net price of $28,517. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,671 a year.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,285. Graduates earn an average $39,852 after graduation.

Medicine Careers in IL

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Family and General Practitioners 3% $205,640
Physicians and Surgeons 1% $160,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 21,938
Allied Health Professions 1,751
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,726
Public Health 1,675
Rehabilitation Professions 889
Communication Sciences 860
Allied Health Services 720
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 663

View all majors related to Medicine

View Nationwide Medicine Report

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