by our College Data Analytics TeamSurgery Residency/Fellowship Programs (CIP 61.27) is part of the Medical Residency Programs field of study, alongside 29 related programs, but no U.S. college reported surgery residency/fellowship programs graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Its 4 related occupations pay an average median salary of $71,705 a year.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to surgery residency/fellowship programs, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Education and Training and Biology. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Written Expression.
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Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to surgery residency/fellowship programs, at 35.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 35.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 25.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 19.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 12.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs, with an average median salary of $71,705; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Plastic Surgeon, Cardiac Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist and Colorectal Surgeon.
The occupation related to surgery residency/fellowship programs with the most projected jobs is Surgeons, All Other, at 1,802,216.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeons, All Other | 1,802,216 | 1.8% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,312,922 | 10.5% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
The highest-paying occupation related to surgery 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 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | $71,888 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $56,955 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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