by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2020-2021, pre-medicine/pre-medical studies was the 353rd most popular major nationwide with 2,010 degrees awarded. This represents a 9.5% increase in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 1,820.
This year's Best Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Schools ranking compares 68 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Explore this or one of our many other custom pre-medicine/pre-medical studies rankings further below.
New students will need to have completed high school or a GED program and each school will have their own minimum GPA and SAT/ACT test requirements. Specific pre-medicine/pre-medical studies careers may require a certain level of degree attainment or additional certifications beyond that.
There are various different levels of pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degrees. Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies programs offered by schools range from a to a , which is the highest pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degree you can get. Different pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degrees vary in how long they take.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
As you might expect, salaries for pre-medicine/pre-medical studies graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
One of 10 majors within the Health/Medical Prep Programs area of study, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 4,010 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 2,489 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 257 |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 167 |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 108 |
