Illinois · Medicine

Best Medicine institutions in Illinois, 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
10
offering CIP 51.12
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,378
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$14,799
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
79%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · General Internal Medicine Physicians
$255,550
BLS OEWS 2024

10 institutions offering Medicine in Illinois

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago Public
26662%
2Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago Private not-for-profit
246
3Midwestern University - Downers Grove
Downers Grove Private not-for-profit
192
4Loyola University Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
15073%$33,454
5Rush University
Chicago Private not-for-profit
148
6Northwestern University
Evanston Private not-for-profit
14195%$14,799
7University of Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
9296%$13,333
8Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Carbondale Public
7962%
9University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign
Champaign Public
3985%
10NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia
Evanston Private not-for-profit
25

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 Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
1,660
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$255,550
median $234,880
Best-paying metro
$277,160
Peoria, IL

Related careers

Physicians, All Other
$239,870 avg · 18,680 jobs
General Internal Medicine Physicians
$255,550 avg · 1,660 jobs
Emergency Medicine Physicians
avg · 1,560 jobs
Family Medicine Physicians
$206,010 avg · 1,540 jobs
Pediatricians, General
$216,290 avg · 1,340 jobs
Anesthesiologists
$301,580 avg · 970 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Medicine programs in Illinois.

How much do General Internal Medicine Physicians earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Illinois is $255,550 (median $234,880), across about 1,660 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 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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