Medicine Degree

The medicine degree program at Pennsylvania State University – College of Medicine prepares students for the independent professional practice of medicine. Students of the program learn to prevent, diagnose, and treat illnesses, injuries, and other human body disorders. Students who graduate the medicine degree program will have been instructed in basic medical sciences and clinical medicine. Other courses in the program include examination and diagnosis, patient communications, medical ethics and law, as well as specialty courses in internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, psychiatry, radiology, and more. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer medicine degrees.

The Medicine program at Pennsylvania State University – College of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education since 1963.

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Pennsylvania State University – College of Medicine

30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA

Pennsylvania State University - College of Medicine, a public graduate level institution, is located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This school enrolls about 800 students per year. Pennsylvania State University - College of Medicine is a highly respected healthcare and medical school and is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Graduate level tuition is expected to cost close to $19,000 per year. For nonresidents of Pennsylvania the tuition rate will be higher, estimated to be around $37,000 yearly.

Areas of study available at Pennsylvania State University - College of Medicine include:

• Medicine
• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Genetics

A school affiliated hospital is available which provides learning opportunities for students as well as access to medical and healthcare professionals for local residents.

Students should visit the school's website at med.psu.edu to obtain information on admissions, financial aid, student services and more available.

Students Enrolled in the Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – College of Medicine offers a doctorate degree program in medicine.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Family and General Practitioners

Description

Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, family and general practitioners employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 500
  • Average Hourly Rate: $94.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $197180
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $102.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $212460
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $78.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $164140

Physicians and Surgeons, All Other

Description

All physicians and surgeons not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physicians and surgeons, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $90.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $189060
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $60.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $124980
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $92.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $191530

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).