California · Medicine

Best Medicine institutions in California, ranked by earnings

The Medicine program focuses on the science and practice of caring for patients, encompassing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness and injury. This program is designed for individuals passionate about health care and…

Institutions
15
offering CIP 51.12
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,964
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,873
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
89%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Family Medicine Physicians
$257,060
BLS OEWS 2024

15 institutions offering Medicine in California

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona Private not-for-profit
353
2University of California - San Francisco
San Francisco Public
173
3Loma Linda University
Loma Linda Private not-for-profit
172
4University of Southern California
Los Angeles Private not-for-profit
17292%$26,873
5University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles Public
16893%
6University of California - San Diego
La Jolla Public
14386%
7Touro University California
Vallejo Private not-for-profit
116
8University of California - Davis
Davis Public
11586%
9California University of Science and Medicine
Colton Private not-for-profit
113
10University of California - Irvine
Irvine Public
9987%
11California Northstate University
Elk Grove Private for-profit
91100%
12Stanford University
Stanford Private not-for-profit
7692%$12,032
13University of California - Riverside
Riverside Public
6676%
14California Health Sciences University
Clovis Private for-profit
66
15Samuel Merritt University
Oakland Private not-for-profit
41

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Family Medicine Physicians (SOC 29-1215).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.7%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$238,380
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingMonitoring

What Family Medicine Physicians earn in California

Jobs in California
18,640
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$257,060
annual
Best-paying metro
$359,430
Merced, CA

Related careers

Physicians, All Other
$215,710 avg · 20,750 jobs
Family Medicine Physicians
$257,060 avg · 18,640 jobs
General Internal Medicine Physicians
$298,620 avg · 7,060 jobs
Pediatricians, General
$283,620 avg · 6,960 jobs
Anesthesiologists
avg · 4,680 jobs
Psychiatrists
$328,560 avg · 4,350 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Medicine programs in California.

How much do Family Medicine Physicians earn in California?+

The average annual wage for Family Medicine Physicians in California is $257,060, across about 18,640 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Medicine program?+

The Medicine program focuses on the science and practice of caring for patients, encompassing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness and injury. This program is designed for individuals passionate about health care and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Family Medicine Physicians?+

The national job outlook is about +2.7% growth with around 3,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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