by our College Data Analytics TeamDermatology Residency/Fellowship Programs (CIP 61.05) is part of the Medical Residency Programs field of study, alongside 29 related programs, but no U.S. college reported dermatology residency/fellowship programs graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Its 4 related occupations pay an average median salary of $86,241 a year.
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 dermatology residency/fellowship programs, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Medicine and Dentistry, English Language and Biology. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Inductive Reasoning.
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Post-doctoral training is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to dermatology residency/fellowship programs, at 32.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-doctoral training | 32.5% |
| Doctoral degree | 30.2% |
| Master’s degree | 23.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 7.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.7% |
| First professional degree | 0.9% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Dermatology Residency/Fellowship Programs, with an average median salary of $86,241; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Surgical Technology Instructor, Podiatric Medicine Professor, Health Teacher and Dietary Aide Teacher.
The occupation related to dermatology residency/fellowship programs with the most projected jobs is Physicians, Pathologists, at 2,229,767.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, Pathologists | 2,229,767 | -4.7% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Dermatologists | 244,185 | -0.9% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to dermatology residency/fellowship programs, with a median salary of $120,724.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Physicians, Pathologists | $120,724 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Dermatologists | $66,262 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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