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2026 Pediatrics Residency/Fellowship Programs Degree Guide

Learn the essential details every pediatrics residency/fellowship programs major should know — including career paths, salary data, the skills you will develop, and the best colleges offering pediatrics residency/fellowship programs programs.

Pediatrics Residency/Fellowship Programs Degrees in the United States

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Requirements for Getting a Degree in Pediatrics Residency/Fellowship Programs

Programs in Pediatrics Residency/Fellowship Programs emphasize a specific mix of skills, knowledge, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in the occupations pediatrics residency/fellowship programs graduates commonly enter.

Skills You Will Develop

The skill set developed in a pediatrics residency/fellowship programs program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

Speaking  4.2 / 5
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Critical Thinking  4.2 / 5
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Reading Comprehension  4.1 / 5
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Judgment and Decision Making  4.1 / 5
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Active Listening  4.1 / 5
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Knowledge Areas

Based on O*NET data, a pediatrics residency/fellowship programs major emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

Medicine and Dentistry  4.8 / 5
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Biology  4.4 / 5
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Psychology  4.1 / 5
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English Language  4.1 / 5
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Therapy and Counseling  4.0 / 5
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People currently working in careers related to pediatrics residency/fellowship programs tend to have obtained the following education levels.

Level of Education Percentage of Workers
Post-doctoral training 59.8%
Doctoral degree 24.7%
Master’s degree 8.9%
Bachelor’s degree 3.2%
First professional degree 1.3%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) 1.1%
Postsecondary certificate 0.7%
Post-master’s certificate 0.1%
High school diploma or equivalent 0.1%

View the chart below to get an idea of what level of education most of those in pediatrics residency/fellowship programs careers hold.

Level of education for Pediatrics Residency/Fellowship Programs workers

Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*

Pediatrics Residency/Fellowship Programs Careers

12 Related Occupations
$97,061 Average Median Salary
14.6% Growth Top Job Outlook

A degree in pediatrics residency/fellowship programs can lead to many career paths. Below are some of the most common occupations related to pediatrics residency/fellowship programs.

In-Demand Pediatrics Residency/Fellowship Programs Careers

The following options are some of the most in-demand careers related to pediatrics residency/fellowship programs.

Occupation Projected Jobs Expected Growth
Hospitalists 3,061,067 0.8%
Urologists 3,002,712 0.5%
Pediatricians, General 2,951,941 -1.8%
Cardiologists 2,755,056 3.8%
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians 2,353,696 14.6%
Emergency Medicine Physicians 2,278,060 -2.4%
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 1,335,407 10.7%
Preventive Medicine Physicians 1,095,800 4.1%

Highest Paid Pediatrics Residency/Fellowship Programs Careers

Salaries for pediatrics residency/fellowship programs graduates vary widely by occupation. The following table shows the top highest-paying careers pediatrics residency/fellowship programs grads often go into.

Occupation Median Annual Salary
Urologists $119,720
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians $117,397
Sports Medicine Physicians $115,792
Cardiologists $114,867
Hospitalists $114,577
Preventive Medicine Physicians $113,531
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Allergists and Immunologists $110,883

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