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Medicine Schools in Massachusetts

692 students earned Medicine degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Medicine is the 55th most popular major in the state out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 692
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 692
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 692

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 24.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 51.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 19,130 people employed in jobs related to a medicine degree, compared to 503,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Medicine Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, medicine grads earn an average of $207,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $203,880.

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There are 4 colleges in Massachusetts that offer medicine degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Tufts University

Medford
196 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,494. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 90% of the teachers are full time.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge
160 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,816 after earning their degree at this institution. 72% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

Medicine Careers in MA

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Physicians and Surgeons 5% $208,000
Family and General Practitioners 5% $200,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nursing 6,626
Public Health 1,567
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,457
Rehabilitation Professions 1,434
Allied Health Professions 1,125
Health/Medical Admin Services 859
Mental & Social Health Services 829
Health Sciences & Services 789

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