Best colleges for Medicine in California
Ranked by graduates a year
University of Southern California, Loma Linda University and University of California-Los Angeles award the most Medicine degrees and certificates in California: 188, 182 and 156 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 15 California colleges offer Medicine and award 2,100 degrees and certificates a year in all.
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…
15 institutions offering Medicine in California
Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western University of Health Sciences Pomona Private not-for-profit Graduate only | — | 355 | — | — | — |
| 2 | University of Southern California Los Angeles Private not-for-profit | — | 188 | 92% | $26,873 | — |
| 3 | Loma Linda University Loma Linda Private not-for-profit | — | 182 | — | — | — |
| 4 | University of California-San Francisco San Francisco Public Graduate only | — | 180 | — | — | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles Public | — | 156 | 93% | — | — |
| 6 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla Public | — | 134 | 86% | — | — |
| 7 | California University of Science and Medicine Colton Private not-for-profit Graduate only | — | 129 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Touro University California Vallejo Private not-for-profit Graduate only | — | 126 | — | — | — |
| 9 | University of California-Davis Davis Public | — | 121 | 86% | — | — |
| 10 | California Northstate University Elk Grove Private for-profit | — | 111 | 100% | — | — |
| 11 | University of California-Irvine Irvine Public | — | 110 | 87% | — | — |
| 12 | California Health Sciences University Clovis Private for-profit Graduate only | — | 109 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Stanford University Stanford Private not-for-profit | — | 89 | 92% | $12,032 | — |
| 14 | University of California-Riverside Riverside Public | — | 76 | 76% | — | — |
| 15 | Samuel Merritt University Oakland Private not-for-profit | — | 34 | — | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Medicine degrees in California
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California Los Angeles Private not-for-profit | 188 | Not reported |
| 2 | Loma Linda University Loma Linda Private not-for-profit | 182 | Not reported |
| 3 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles Public | 156 | Not reported |
| 4 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla Public | 134 | Not reported |
| 5 | University of California-Davis Davis Public | 121 | Not reported |
| 6 | California Northstate University Elk Grove Private for-profit | 111 | Not reported |
| 7 | University of California-Irvine Irvine Public | 110 | Not reported |
| 8 | Stanford University Stanford Private not-for-profit | 89 | Not reported |
| 9 | University of California-Riverside Riverside Public | 76 | Not reported |
| 10 | Samuel Merritt University Oakland Private not-for-profit | 34 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 5 California colleges offering Medicine
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western University of Health Sciences (Graduate only) | Pomona | Private not-for-profit | 355 |
| University of California-San Francisco (Graduate only) | San Francisco | Public | 180 |
| California University of Science and Medicine (Graduate only) | Colton | Private not-for-profit | 129 |
| Touro University California (Graduate only) | Vallejo | Private not-for-profit | 126 |
| California Health Sciences University (Graduate only) | Clovis | Private for-profit | 109 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: General Internal Medicine Physicians (SOC 29-1216).
Top skills
What General Internal Medicine Physicians earn in California
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Medicine programs in California.
Which California colleges award the most Medicine degrees?+
University of Southern California (188 graduates a year), Loma Linda University (182 graduates a year) and University of California-Los Angeles (156 graduates a year) award the most Medicine degrees and certificates in California, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 15 California colleges offer Medicine.
How much do General Internal Medicine Physicians earn in California?+
The average annual wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in California is $273,270 (median $313,890), across about 6,370 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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 General Internal 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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