by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 115 U.S. colleges awarded 1,707 degrees and certificates in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 44% of graduates. College Factual ranks 44 schools in its 2027 Best Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 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 Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies covers Pre-Medicine/pre-Medical Studies. A Program That Prepares Individuals For Admission To A Professional Program In Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Or Podiatric Medicine.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, pre-medicine/pre-medical studies is a widely-pursued major, with 1,707 degrees awarded annually. 115 colleges award pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degrees, an average of 15 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 98.
By level, the 1,707 awards include 128 certificates, 225 associate degrees, 747 bachelor’s degrees and 607 master’s degrees.
Women earned 68% of pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,156 of 1,707). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (712) and Asian (253), and international students earned 52.
College Factual ranks 44 schools in its 2027 Best Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Schools ranking, including 9 for associate degrees, 20 for bachelor’s degrees and 4 for master’s degrees. It also ranks pre-medicine/pre-medical studies schools within 14 states. In all, 115 colleges offer pre-medicine/pre-medical studies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long a pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 128 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 225 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 747 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 607 |
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies has 10 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 7,448 degrees a year; the largest are Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other (3,693), Pre-Nursing Studies (2,938) and Pre-Physical Therapy Studies (260). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 3,693 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 2,938 |
| 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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