General
Health And Medical Preparatory Programs
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Health And Medical Preparatory Programs.
Entry Level Salary
$34,757
Median Salary
$125,000
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
18.5%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $5,000,000
Entry (Early)
$34,757
Median (Prime)
$125,000
High (Prime)
$144,699
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-143k
+608k
+764k
$25k / yr
-233k
+518k
+674k
$50k / yr
-323k
+428k
+584k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
24
24
$25k / yr
Never
27
26
$50k / yr
Never
29
28
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-215%
476%
620%
$50k / yr
-149%
197%
269%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate67.5%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.
Top Professions
Physicians
26.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$57,928
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$247,051|$271,090
openings
20,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.6%
Pharmacists
6.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$72,873
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$133,980|$140,910
openings
12,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.2%
Physician assistants
2.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$97,164
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$117,903|$135,880
openings
11,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +21.1%
Medical and health services managers
2.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$38,586
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$106,588|$123,860
openings
62,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +24.2%
Dentists
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$104,504
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$160,776|$176,110
openings
4,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
Physical therapists
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$66,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$75,029|$102,760
openings
13,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +11.9%
Registered nurses
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$42,410
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$69,514|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
Veterinarians
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$17,379
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$118,379|$130,100
openings
3,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.4%
Management occupations
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$70,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$115,857|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Surgeons
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$337,202
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$518,772|$369,540
openings
1,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs. | Associate's Degree | 14 | Data N/A |
| agriculture/veterinary preparatory programs. | Bachelor's Degree | 15 | $41,591 - $57,461 |
| health/medical preparatory programs. | Undergrad Certificate | 29 | $36,210 - $66,529 |
| health/medical preparatory programs. | Associate's Degree | 112 | $30,484 - $123,436 |
| health/medical preparatory programs. | Bachelor's Degree | 131 | $42,880 - $118,364 |
| health/medical preparatory programs. | Post-bacc Certificate | 10 | $36,174 - $63,223 |
| health/medical preparatory programs. | Master's Degree | 13 | $63,765 - $77,683 |
| health/medical preparatory programs. | Graduate Certificate | 13 | $72,581 - $77,903 |