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Medicine Schools in Virginia

1,144 Medicine students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Medicine is the 30th most popular major in the state out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,144
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,144
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,144

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 20.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 58.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in Virginia

14,620 people in the state and 503,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medicine.

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Wages for Medicine Jobs in Virginia

In this state, medicine grads earn an average of $199,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $203,880.

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There are 6 colleges in Virginia that offer medicine degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

475 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,123 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,490.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,712 after earning their degree at this institution.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,289 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. 98% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg
136 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,382. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,492 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Virginia Tech. 98% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $60,842 after graduation.

Medicine Careers in VA

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Family and General Practitioners 19% $182,220
Physicians and Surgeons 16% $201,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Nursing 6,775
Mental & Social Health Services 2,163
Allied Health Professions 1,447
Public Health 1,071
Health/Medical Admin Services 988
Allied Health Services 967
Rehabilitation Professions 730
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 382

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