by our College Data Analytics TeamFamily Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs (CIP 61.07) is part of the Medical Residency Programs field of study, alongside 29 related programs, but no U.S. college reported family medicine residency/fellowship programs graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Its 3 related occupations pay an average median salary of $84,459 a year.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Critical Thinking the most important skill for jobs related to family medicine residency/fellowship programs, at 4.2 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Medicine and Dentistry and Biology. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to family medicine residency/fellowship programs, at 42.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 42.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 24.1% |
| Master’s degree | 22.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 7.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.4% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.2% |
| Some college courses | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Family Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs, with an average median salary of $84,459; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician), Medical Doctor (MD), Family Practice Physician (FP Physician) and Outpatient Family Medicine Physician.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to family medicine residency/fellowship programs, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,284,661 | 3.8% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
The highest-paying occupation related to family medicine residency/fellowship programs is Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, with a median salary of $111,314.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $95,401 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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