by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for medicine students pursuing a doctor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,144 doctor's degrees in medicine during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of medicine for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for medicine students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Medicine Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for medicine students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It's hard to beat Eastern Virginia Medical School if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in medicine. Located in the city of Norfolk, Eastern Virginia Medical School is a public school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from Eastern Virginia Medical School
It's hard to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in medicine. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a doctorate in medicine from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Virginia Commonwealth University is a good option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in medicine. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Tech is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in medicine. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from Virginia Tech
Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from Liberty University
VCOM is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Blacksburg.More information about a doctorate in medicine from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Explore all the Best Medicine Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 1,212 |
| Georgia | 126 | 565 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 684 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 228 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 492 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 680 |
| Alabama | 98 | 404 |
| South Carolina | 91 | 381 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 430 |
| Arkansas | 58 | 314 |
| West Virginia | 49 | 370 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Medicine has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 533 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 471 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 378 |
| Allied Health Professions | 283 |
| Nursing | 237 |
| Dentistry | 105 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 35 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 32 |
| Public Health | 20 |
| Other Health Professions | 13 |
| Communication Sciences | 8 |
