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2024 Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools

177 Colleges in the United States
9,210 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
$28,184 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in health/medical prep programs, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #104 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 177 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of health/medical prep programs. Combined, these schools handed out 9,210 degrees in health/medical prep programs to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Health/Medical Prep Programs School

Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools Your choice of health/medical prep programs school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Health/Medical Prep Programs School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Health/Medical Prep Programs Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Medical Prep
Bachelor's Degrees in Medical Prep
Master's Degrees in Medical Prep
Doctor's Degrees in Medical Prep

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Health/Medical Prep Programs in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the medical prep degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Medical Prep

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In PA
216 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is a good choice for students interested in a degree in health/medical prep programs. Located in the city of Erie, LECOM is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were about 216 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at LECOM in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
138 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
5.1% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in health/medical prep programs has to take a look at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. MCPHS University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Boston.

There were about 138 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at MCPHS University in the most recent data year. Health/Medical Prep Programs degree recipients from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences get an earnings boost of around $3,821 over the average income of health/medical prep programs majors.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
124 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
25.0% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Drexel University if you wish to pursue a degree in health/medical prep programs. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.

There were roughly 124 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent data year. Health/Medical Prep Programs degree recipients from Drexel University earn a boost of about $4,784 above the average earnings of health/medical prep programs graduates.

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South College
Knoxville, TN

It's difficult to beat South College if you want to pursue a degree in health/medical prep programs. South College is a medium-sized private for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from South College

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
68 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded

Eastern Virginia Medical School is a small public school located in the city of Norfolk.

There were approximately 68 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School in the most recent year we have data available.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MO
36 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded

WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were approximately 36 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available.

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Boston University
Boston, MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MA
57 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.

There were about 57 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
336 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
31.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #119 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.

There were approximately 336 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health/medical prep programs major at Arizona State University - Tempe make $2,750 above the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
$25,763 Median Starting Salary

Findlay is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Findlay. This university ranks 16th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 40 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Findlay in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the medical prep program report average early career wages of $25,763.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In CA

Western University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Pomona.

There were approximately 18 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Western University of Health Sciences in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
194 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
16.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #116 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Miami University - Oxford is a great university overall.

There were about 194 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the medical prep program make around $21,685 in the first couple years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
164 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
4.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 24th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were approximately 164 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at NIU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the medical prep program report average early career wages of $27,550.

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In AL
46 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded

Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Birmingham. This university ranks 4th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 46 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Samford in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
49 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 49 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC

MUSC is a small public university located in the midsize city of Charleston.

There were about 27 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at MUSC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
$26,408 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Bellingham, WWU is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were approximately 62 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at WWU in the most recent data year. After graduation, medical prep degree recipients usually make an average of $26,408 at the beginning of their careers.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Coral Gables. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from University of Miami

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In PA

Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Pittsburgh. This university ranks 14th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 18 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne in the most recent data year.

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Ball State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Muncie. This university ranks 6th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were approximately 28 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Ball State in the most recent data year. After graduating, medical prep degree recipients generally make about $29,287 in the first five years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
144 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
13.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were about 144 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the medical prep program make about $22,864 in the first couple years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In PA
45.8% Growth in Graduates

Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #87 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Thomas Jefferson University is a great university overall.

There were about 24 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Merced College
Merced, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In CA
67 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded

Merced Community College District is a large public college located in the city of Merced. This college ranks 119th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 67 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Merced Community College District in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
259 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
11.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 8th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were approximately 259 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Holmes Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the medical prep program earn an average of $18,493 for their early career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
$17,002 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 68 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at UDayton in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the medical prep program make about $17,002 for their early career.

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Manchester University
North Manchester, IN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$38,516 Median Starting Salary
$23,250 Median Student Debt

Located in the distant town of North Manchester, Manchester University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were roughly 20 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Manchester University in the most recent year we have data available. Health/Medical Prep Programs degree recipients from Manchester University earn a boost of around $10,332 over the typical income of health/medical prep programs majors.

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Rest of the Top Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools award.

Rank College Location
27 Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
27 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA
28 Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA
29 Concordia University, Chicago River Forest, IL
30 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX
31 University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
32 Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK
33 Arizona State University - Skysong Scottsdale, AZ
34 Essex County College Newark, NJ
35 Aurora University Aurora, IL

Health/Medical Prep Programs by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
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Health/Medical Prep Programs is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Medical Prep Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 4,010
Pre-Nursing Studies 2,489
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 2,010
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 257
Pre-Pharmacy Studies 167
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 108
Pre-Dentistry Studies 85
Pre-Physician Assistant 76
Pre-Art Therapy 4
Pre-Optometry Studies 3

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596
Health Sciences & Services 35,945
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 29,833
Mental & Social Health Services 29,053
Medicine 28,629

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