by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 113 U.S. colleges awarded 3,693 degrees and certificates in Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 62% of graduates. College Factual ranks 61 schools in its 2027 Best Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $37,046 one year after completing, rising to $60,109 after four years.
A degree in Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs explores Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other. Any Instructional Program In Health And Medical Professional Preparation Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other health/medical preparatory programs is a widely-pursued major, with 3,693 degrees awarded annually. 113 colleges award other health/medical preparatory programs degrees, an average of 33 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 376.
By level, the 3,693 awards include 163 certificates, 532 associate degrees, 2,293 bachelor’s degrees, 516 master’s degrees and 5 doctorates.
Women earned 76% of other health/medical preparatory programs degrees and certificates in the latest year (2,805 of 3,693). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,924) and Black or African American (541), and international students earned 84.
College Factual ranks 61 schools in its 2027 Best Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Schools ranking, including 10 for associate degrees, 38 for bachelor’s degrees and 6 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other health/medical preparatory programs schools within 25 states. In all, 113 colleges offer other health/medical preparatory programs programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long an other health/medical preparatory programs degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 163 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 532 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 2,293 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 516 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 5 |
Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs has 10 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 5,462 degrees a year; the largest are Pre-Nursing Studies (2,938), Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies (1,707) and Pre-Physical Therapy Studies (260). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 2,938 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 1,707 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 260 |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 225 |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 135 |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 107 |
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 68 |
| Pre-Art Therapy | 18 |
| Pre-Chiropractic Studies | 2 |
| Pre-Optometry Studies | 2 |
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