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- School Code: 980000
- Phone: (708) 366-2490
- School Homepage
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Financial Aid Office
STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
5:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
16FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$13,877Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Medicine Degree
The medicine degree program at Rush University 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 Illinois colleges that offer medicine degrees.
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Rush University
Also known as Rush University Medical Center
7900 W Division Street, River Forest, IL
Rush University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Rush University exceeds 1,900 per year.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Studies
To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $10,000 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Students may take a look at the school's website at RushU to view additional information about courses, mission, values, and educational benefits offered by the school.
Students Enrolled in the Medicine Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rush University Medical Center offers a doctorate degree program in medicine.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 62 |
Female | 65 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 24 |
Black | 6 |
Hispanic | 9 |
White | 76 |
Multiple Races | 6 |
Unknown | 6 |
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
Upon completion of the Medicine program at Rush University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 3
- Average Hourly Rate: $87.95
- Average Annual Salary: $182930
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 140
- Average Hourly Rate: $73.39
- Average Annual Salary: $152660
- Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 360
- Average Hourly Rate: $83.31
- Average Annual Salary: $173280
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
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 9
- Average Hourly Rate: $83.56
- Average Annual Salary: $173810
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 790
- Average Hourly Rate: $119.63
- Average Annual Salary: $248820
- Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 450
- Average Hourly Rate: $109.60
- Average Annual Salary: $227970
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Rush University may offer services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance