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2023 Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Degree Guide

Rapid Growth in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Degrees Awarded

#353 Most Popular Major
2k Degrees Awarded
9.5% Increase in Graduates

In 2020-2021, pre-medicine/pre-medical studies was the 353rd most popular major nationwide with 2,010 degrees awarded. This represents a 9.5% increase in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 1,820.

This year's Best Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Schools ranking compares 68 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Explore this or one of our many other custom pre-medicine/pre-medical studies rankings further below.

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Best Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Schools by Degree

Associate Degrees in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Master's Degrees in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Degree Requirements

Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Degree Program Entry Requirements

New students will need to have completed high school or a GED program and each school will have their own minimum GPA and SAT/ACT test requirements. Specific pre-medicine/pre-medical studies careers may require a certain level of degree attainment or additional certifications beyond that.

Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Degree Types

There are various different levels of pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degrees. Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies programs offered by schools range from a to a , which is the highest pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degree you can get. Different pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degrees vary in how long they take.

Degree Credit Requirements Typical Program Length
Associate Degree 60-70 credits 2 years
Bachelor’s Degree 120 credits 4 years
Master’s Degree 50-70 credits 1-3 years
Doctorate Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation At least 4 years

Career Opportunities for Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Majors

How Much Money Do Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Grads Make?

As you might expect, salaries for pre-medicine/pre-medical studies graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.

One of 10 majors within the Health/Medical Prep Programs area of study, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 4,010
Pre-Nursing Studies 2,489
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 257
Pre-Pharmacy Studies 167
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 108

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