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Medicine Schools in Pennsylvania

2,307 Medicine students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Medicine is the 18th most popular major out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,307
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,307
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,307

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 21.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 54.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 24,910 people in the state and 503,310 people in the nation working in medicine jobs.

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Wages for Medicine Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, medicine grads earn an average of $195,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $203,880.

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

544 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,336 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 1 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

398 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
313 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,569. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#5

Drexel University

Philadelphia
247 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $80,445 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $27,058. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
607 Total Students

The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Medicine Careers in PA

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Physicians and Surgeons 8% $187,440
Family and General Practitioners 7% $194,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 11,477
Rehabilitation Professions 3,183
Allied Health Professions 2,804
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,823
Health Sciences & Services 1,691
Public Health 1,486
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,353
Communication Sciences 1,232

View all majors related to Medicine

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