by our College Data Analytics TeamMedical Residency/Fellowship Programs (CIP 61) is a field of study, but no U.S. college reported medical residency/fellowship programs graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Its 28 related occupations pay an average median salary of $100,272 a year.
A degree in Medical Residency/Fellowship Programs covers Programs That Prepare Allopathic Physicians (Md), Osteopathic Physicians (Do), And Podiatrists (Dpm) For Certification As Practitioners Of Recognized Medical Specialties. These Programs Are Approved And Accredited By The Accreditation Council For Graduate Medical Education (Acgme) Or The Council On Podiatric Medical Education (Cpme) And Require From One To Seven Years To Complete, Depending On The Program. Residency Programs That Also Result In The Completion Of An Academic Degree (E.g., Ms, Phd), Should Be Reported Under One Of The Clinical Sciences Codes Located In Series 26, 51.05, Or 51.14, Rather Than In A Residency Code Located In Series 61. These Cip Codes Are Not Valid For Ipeds Reporting.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to medical residency/fellowship programs, at 4.2 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Medicine and Dentistry, Biology and English Language. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Inductive Reasoning.
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Post-doctoral training is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to medical residency/fellowship programs, at 49.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-doctoral training | 49.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 34.2% |
| Master’s degree | 8.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 3.4% |
| First professional degree | 2.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.3% |
| Some college courses | 0.1% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
28 occupations are related to Medical Residency/Fellowship Programs, with an average median salary of $100,272; the strongest outlook belongs to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians, at 14.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Physician, DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician), MD (Medical Doctor) and Hospitalist Physician.
The occupation related to medical residency/fellowship programs with the most projected jobs is Podiatrists, at 3,175,434.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Podiatrists | 3,175,434 | 11.4% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 3,097,559 | 4.7% |
| Hospitalists | 3,061,067 | 0.8% |
| Urologists | 3,002,712 | 0.5% |
| Pediatricians, General | 2,951,941 | -1.8% |
| Anesthesiologists | 2,909,070 | 10.1% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 2,867,654 | 11.0% |
| Cardiologists | 2,755,056 | 3.8% |
The highest-paying occupation related to medical residency/fellowship programs is Education Administrators, Postsecondary, with a median salary of $161,927.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $161,927 |
| Neurologists | $159,086 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $157,243 |
| Podiatrists | $141,542 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $126,544 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $120,724 |
| Urologists | $119,720 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | $117,397 |
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