Best colleges for Medicine in Illinois
Ranked by graduates a year
University of Illinois Chicago, Loyola University Chicago and Northwestern University award the most Medicine degrees and certificates in Illinois: 279, 168 and 151 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 10 Illinois colleges offer Medicine and award 1,455 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…
10 institutions offering Medicine in Illinois
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 | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science North Chicago Private not-for-profit Graduate only | — | 281 | — | — | — |
| 2 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago Public | — | 279 | 62% | — | — |
| 3 | Midwestern University - Downers Grove Downers Grove Private not-for-profit Graduate only | — | 200 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago Private not-for-profit | — | 168 | 73% | $33,454 | — |
| 5 | Northwestern University Evanston Private not-for-profit | — | 151 | 95% | $14,799 | — |
| 6 | Rush University Chicago Private not-for-profit | — | 151 | — | — | — |
| 7 | University of Chicago Chicago Private not-for-profit | — | 87 | 96% | $13,333 | — |
| 8 | Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Carbondale Public | — | 74 | 62% | — | — |
| 9 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign Public | — | 40 | 85% | — | — |
| 10 | Endeavor Health School of Nurse Anesthesia-DePaul University Evanston Private not-for-profit | — | 24 | — | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Medicine degrees in Illinois
Top 8 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 Illinois Chicago Chicago Public | 279 | Not reported |
| 2 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago Private not-for-profit | 168 | Not reported |
| 3 | Northwestern University Evanston Private not-for-profit | 151 | Not reported |
| 4 | Rush University Chicago Private not-for-profit | 151 | Not reported |
| 5 | University of Chicago Chicago Private not-for-profit | 87 | Not reported |
| 6 | Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Carbondale Public | 74 | Not reported |
| 7 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign Public | 40 | Not reported |
| 8 | Endeavor Health School of Nurse Anesthesia-DePaul University Evanston Private not-for-profit | 24 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 2 Illinois colleges offering Medicine
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (Graduate only) | North Chicago | Private not-for-profit | 281 |
| Midwestern University - Downers Grove (Graduate only) | Downers Grove | Private not-for-profit | 200 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Family Medicine Physicians (SOC 29-1215).
Top skills
What Family Medicine Physicians earn in Illinois
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Medicine programs in Illinois.
Which Illinois colleges award the most Medicine degrees?+
University of Illinois Chicago (279 graduates a year), Loyola University Chicago (168 graduates a year) and Northwestern University (151 graduates a year) award the most Medicine degrees and certificates in Illinois, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 10 Illinois colleges offer Medicine.
How much do Family Medicine Physicians earn in Illinois?+
The average annual wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Illinois is $229,370 (median $245,120), across about 1,960 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 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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