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2027 Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools

154 Colleges in the United States
8,417 Health/Medical Prep Programs Degrees Awarded
$47,299 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health/Medical Prep Programs programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 154 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best health/medical prep programs schools.

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Choosing a Great Health/Medical Prep Programs School

Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools

Where you study health/medical prep programs matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Health/Medical Prep Programs rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.

Health/Medical Prep Programs Rankings by Degree Level

Associate's Degrees in Health/Medical Prep Programs
Bachelor's Degrees in Health/Medical Prep Programs
Master's Degrees in Health/Medical Prep Programs

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Health/Medical Prep Programs in the United States

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the health/medical prep programs degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Health/Medical Prep Programs

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Our analysis ranked Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University the best school in the country for a degree in health/medical prep programs. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 47 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $60,004. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $23,393 in student loans. Read more about the health/medical prep programs program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Students looking for a strong health/medical prep programs program will find one at Harvard University, which ranked #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. There were roughly 44 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $95,207 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. Read more about the health/medical prep programs program at Harvard University

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Case Western Reserve University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best health/medical prep programs schools. Set in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Case Western Reserve University graduates 87% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent data year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $74,459 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,106 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from Case Western Reserve University

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health/medical prep programs, ranking #4. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Medford. About 94% of students finish within six years. Tufts University awarded about 27 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health/medical prep programs degree from Tufts University earn around $68,154 in the first couple years of their career. Tufts University graduates carry a median of $17,074 in student loans. More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from Tufts University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best health/medical prep programs schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 54 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Boston University earn a median of $63,598 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from Boston University

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best health/medical prep programs schools. Set in the city of Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded about 16 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $77,378 early in their careers. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates carry a median of $24,975 in student loans. More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Furman University
Greenville, SC

Furman University earned the #7 position for health/medical prep programs this year. Set in the suburb of Greenville, Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. About 29 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at Furman University in the most recent year. Graduates of the health/medical prep programs program make about $36,520 in their early career. Furman University graduates carry a median of $23,764 in student loans. See the full health/medical prep programs program report for Furman University

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University Of California San Francisco placed #8 among the best health/medical prep programs schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of San Francisco. About 16 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at University Of California San Francisco in the most recent year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of University Of California San Francisco earn a median of $21,181 early in their careers. Read more about the health/medical prep programs program at University Of California San Francisco

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University landed the #9 spot for health/medical prep programs this year. Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. About 124 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at Drexel University in the most recent year. Graduates of the health/medical prep programs program make about $33,835 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,030 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from Drexel University

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Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine landed the #10 spot for health/medical prep programs this year. Set in the city of Erie, Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine awarded about 94 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine earn a median of $39,312 early in their careers. Get the full health/medical prep programs details for Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami earned the #11 position for health/medical prep programs this year. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health/medical prep programs program make about $57,234 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750. Read more about the health/medical prep programs program at University Of Miami

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Baylor College Of Medicine earned the #12 position for health/medical prep programs this year. Set in the city of Houston, Baylor College Of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit institution. Baylor College Of Medicine awarded about 27 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Baylor College Of Medicine earn a median of $110,751 early in their careers. Get the full health/medical prep programs details for Baylor College Of Medicine

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Keck Graduate Institute earned the #13 position for health/medical prep programs this year. Set in the suburb of Claremont, Keck Graduate Institute is a small private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 34 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Keck Graduate Institute in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health/medical prep programs degree from Keck Graduate Institute earn around $88,109 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,250 to complete this degree. Get the full health/medical prep programs details for Keck Graduate Institute

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best health/medical prep programs schools. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $50,993 early in their careers. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,337 in student loans. Get the full health/medical prep programs details for Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Scripps College came in at #15 for health/medical prep programs this year. Scripps College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 17 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at Scripps College in the most recent year. Read more about the health/medical prep programs program at Scripps College

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Oregon State University earned the #16 position for health/medical prep programs this year. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public institution. Oregon State University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 182 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health/medical prep programs program make about $33,642 in their early career. Oregon State University graduates carry a median of $23,168 in student loans. Get the full health/medical prep programs details for Oregon State University

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Thomas Jefferson University came in at #17 for health/medical prep programs this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 59 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health/medical prep programs program make about $64,243 in their early career. Thomas Jefferson University graduates carry a median of $32,256 in student loans. Read more about the health/medical prep programs program at Thomas Jefferson University

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Baylor University placed #18 among the best health/medical prep programs schools. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 376 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at Baylor University in the most recent year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $30,164 early in their careers. Baylor University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the health/medical prep programs program at Baylor University

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Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College landed the #19 spot for health/medical prep programs this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr. Bryn Mawr College graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 60 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Bryn Mawr College in the most recent data year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Bryn Mawr College earn a median of $35,668 early in their careers. Bryn Mawr College graduates carry a median of $23,069 in student loans. Read more about the health/medical prep programs program at Bryn Mawr College

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #20 among the best health/medical prep programs schools. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. About 54 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $60,523. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,266 in student loans. See the full health/medical prep programs program report for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey placed #21 among the best health/medical prep programs schools. William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the suburb of Wayne. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at William Paterson University Of New Jersey in the most recent year. Graduates of the health/medical prep programs program make about $46,981 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,644 to complete this degree. Get the full health/medical prep programs details for William Paterson University Of New Jersey

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best health/medical prep programs schools. Set in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 35 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Wake Forest University earn a median of $67,369 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,577. See the full health/medical prep programs program report for Wake Forest University

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University Of Notre Dame ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best health/medical prep programs schools. University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 54 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at University Of Notre Dame in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health/medical prep programs degree from University Of Notre Dame earn around $69,494 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,520. See the full health/medical prep programs program report for University Of Notre Dame

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania earned the #24 position for health/medical prep programs this year. Located in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 13 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. See the full health/medical prep programs program report for West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #25 position for health/medical prep programs this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cincinnati. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. About 80 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $58,659. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

Rest of the Top 50 Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s health/medical prep programs ranking:

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
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Meredith College
Raleigh, NC
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Goucher College
Baltimore, MD
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Honorable Mentions

These schools earned honorable mentions for health/medical prep programs:

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Health/Medical Prep Programs by Region

Explore the best health/medical prep programs schools by region.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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Health/Medical Prep Programs is one of many programs to choose from within the area of study. See all related rankings.

Major Annual Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 3,477
Pre-Nursing Studies 2,827
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 1,457
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 214
Pre-Pharmacy Studies 179
Pre-Physician Assistant 133
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 72
Pre-Dentistry Studies 55
Pre-Optometry Studies 2
Pre-Art Therapy 1

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 154 schools evaluated.

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