District of Columbia · Medicine

Best institutions to study Medicine in District of Columbia

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
3
offering CIP 51.12
States offered
48
with a program page
Degrees / yr
459
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,789
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
83%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · General Internal Medicine Physicians
$207,560
BLS OEWS May 2025

3 institutions offering Medicine in District of Columbia

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Georgetown University
Washington Private not-for-profit
18395%$22,242
2George Washington University
Washington Private not-for-profit
16684%$29,789
3Howard University
Washington Private not-for-profit
11070%$48,194

Career outlook

What this program leads to: General Internal Medicine Physicians (SOC 29-1216).

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 General Internal Medicine Physicians earn in District of Columbia

Jobs in District of Columbia
490
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$207,560
median $223,250
Best-paying metro
$227,190
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Related careers

Physicians, All Other
$154,040 avg · 1,960 jobs
General Internal Medicine Physicians
$207,560 avg · 490 jobs
Psychiatrists
$181,090 avg · 310 jobs
Family Medicine Physicians
$321,950 avg · 150 jobs
Surgeons, All Other
avg · 140 jobs
Emergency Medicine Physicians
$292,750 avg · 120 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Medicine programs in District of Columbia.

How much do General Internal Medicine Physicians earn in District of Columbia?+

The average annual wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in District of Columbia is $207,560 (median $223,250), across about 490 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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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