Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 284000
- Phone: (718) 409-7200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
6:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,652Average 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 Upstate Medical 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 New York colleges that offer medicine degrees.
The Medicine program at Upstate Medical University is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education since 1942.
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Upstate Medical University
Also known as Upstate Medical
6 Pennyfield Avenue, Throggs Neck, NY
Upstate Medical University is a public institution located in Syracuse, NY and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately 1,500 students enroll at Upstate Medical University yearly.
Areas of study offered at Upstate Medical include but are not limited to:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay nearly $6,400 and nonresidents pay $16,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is about $4,500 annually. Students attending Upstate Medical may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.upstate.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Medicine Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Upstate Medical University offers a doctorate degree program in medicine.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 92 |
Female | 61 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 30 |
Black | 7 |
Hispanic | 7 |
White | 98 |
Multiple Races | 8 |
Non Resident Alien | 3 |
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 Upstate Medical 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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 310
- Average Hourly Rate: $110.95
- Average Annual Salary: $230770
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 870
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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 7
- Average Hourly Rate: $95.08
- Average Annual Salary: $197760
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 4
- Average Hourly Rate: $82.97
- Average Annual Salary: $172580
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students Upstate Medical accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Upstate Medical University may provide student services like those listed below:
- Distance learning
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care for children