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2024 Best Medicine Schools in Virginia

6 Colleges in Virginia
1,144 Medicine Degrees Awarded
$57,687 Avg Early-Career Salary
Medicine is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #40 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Medicine Schools in Virginia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,144 degrees in medicine to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Medicine School

Best Medicine Schools in Virginia The medicine program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Medicine rankings. For our Best Overall Medicine School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Medicine Rankings by Degree Level

Doctor's Degrees in Medicine

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Medicine Schools in Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Medicine in Virginia

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the medicine degree levels they offer.

Top Virginia Schools in Medicine

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
144 Medicine Degrees Awarded
$56,766 Median Starting Salary

Eastern Virginia Medical School is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in medicine. Eastern Virginia Medical School is a small public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.

There were approximately 144 medicine students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the medicine program earn an average of $56,766 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in medicine from Eastern Virginia Medical School

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
148 Medicine Degrees Awarded
$58,098 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in medicine has to check out University of Virginia - Main Campus. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were about 148 medicine students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the medicine program report average early career income of $58,098.

More information about a degree in medicine from University of Virginia - Main Campus

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
203 Medicine Degrees Awarded
$57,175 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in medicine has to take a look at Virginia Commonwealth University. VCU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Richmond. This university ranks 7th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 203 medicine students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, medicine degree recipients typically earn about $57,175 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in medicine from Virginia Commonwealth University

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Virginia Tech crest
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Medicine Degrees Awarded
$58,198 Median Starting Salary

Virginia Tech is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in medicine. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were about 38 medicine students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the medicine program make an average of $58,198 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in medicine from Virginia Tech

5
Liberty University crest
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In VA
136 Medicine Degrees Awarded

Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lynchburg. This university ranks 12th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 136 medicine students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in medicine from Liberty University

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
475 Medicine Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Blacksburg, VCOM is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were roughly 475 medicine students who graduated with this degree at VCOM in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in medicine from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Best Medicine Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Medicine Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 565
Florida 282 1,212
North Carolina 279 684
Tennessee 269 680
South Carolina 248 381
Kentucky 244 430
Louisiana 242 492
Mississippi 234 228
Arkansas 234 314
Alabama 233 404
West Virginia 207 370

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Medicine is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Medicine Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Medicine 533

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 7,100
Allied Health Professions 2,652
Mental & Social Health Services 2,351
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,793
Health & Medical Administrative Services 1,576
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 1,158
Public Health 1,075
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 730
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 451
Dental Support Services 411

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