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CIP 51.1199 Health Professions

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

Total graduates

3,158

2025 · 88 schools

International share

2.2%

68 international students

Bachelor's degrees

2,293

1.5% international

Master's degrees

328

2.4% international

Overview

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other are designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for advanced studies in various health and medical fields. These programs serve as a bridge for students who aspire to pursue careers in healthcare but may not yet be ready for more specialized training. They typically cover a wide range of subjects, including biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and public health, all of which are crucial for understanding the complexities of the human body and health systems.

Students enrolled in these preparatory programs often benefit from a curriculum that emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Many programs also include laboratory work, workshops, and hands-on experiences that help students apply what they have learned in real-world settings. Additionally, these programs may offer guidance on navigating the application process for medical school or other healthcare training programs, including tips on interviews, personal statements, and letters of recommendation.

Moreover, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs are ideal for individuals from diverse educational backgrounds looking to pivot into the health sector. They are particularly beneficial for those who may need to strengthen their academic credentials before applying to more competitive medical or health-related programs. Overall, these preparatory courses play a vital role in producing well-prepared candidates who are ready to tackle the challenges of advanced health education and ultimately contribute to the healthcare field.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2002 to 2025, graduates grew 303% and the international share went from 1.3% to 2.2%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
52.0%
Asian
10.1%
Hispanic
14.8%
Black
13.8%
Other
7.2%
Intl.
2.2%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 88 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#7 University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 8 1
#25 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Michigan 2 0
#34 Boston University Massachusetts 43 5
#80 Drexel University Pennsylvania 122 5
#90 Baylor University Texas 376 4
#95 University of Illinois at Chicago Illinois 8 1
#109 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus New Hampshire 38 0
#121 Arizona State University-Tempe Arizona 143 1
#156 Oregon State University Oregon 182 5
#156 Duquesne University Pennsylvania 48 1
#191 Hofstra University New York 7 0
#219 Gannon University Pennsylvania 62 0
#236 Kent State University at Kent Ohio 22 0
#262 Aurora University Illinois 93 0
#276 Widener University Pennsylvania 7 0
#308 Northern Illinois University Illinois 125 0
#308 Oakland University Michigan 15 1
#308 Maryville University of Saint Louis Missouri 7 0
#317 Marshall University West Virginia 85 4
#328 Old Dominion University Virginia 27 0
#332 University of South Alabama Alabama 58 0
#332 University of Findlay Ohio 34 0
#342 Cleveland State University Ohio 27 0
#382 St. Thomas University (FL) Florida 23 2
#382 Dallas Baptist University Texas 2 0
LAC #57 Furman University South Carolina 29 0
LAC #150 Dillard University Louisiana 11 0
LAC #160 Salem College North Carolina 4 0
— Arizona State University Digital Immersion Arizona 296 0
— Essex County College New Jersey 123 19
— Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 115 1
— Atlantic Cape Community College New Jersey 109 1
— Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Pennsylvania 76 0
— Arkansas State University-Beebe Arkansas 68 0
— Western Washington University Washington 58 0
— Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Massachusetts 49 2
— Holmes Community College Mississippi 48 0
— Tulsa Community College Oklahoma 41 2
— Northwest Mississippi Community College Mississippi 37 0
— Weber State University Utah 37 0
— Mississippi Delta Community College Mississippi 30 0
— Neumann University Pennsylvania 29 1
— Western University of Health Sciences California 27 0
— University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Texas 26 0
— Grove City College Pennsylvania 24 0
— University of Dubuque Iowa 17 0
— Frostburg State University Maryland 17 0
— William Paterson University of New Jersey New Jersey 17 0
— College of Southern Maryland Maryland 16 0
— Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Oklahoma 16 0
— Valley City State University North Dakota 15 1
— Ferrum College Virginia 15 1
— Nevada State University Nevada 15 0
— Coppin State University Maryland 14 0
— Saginaw Valley State University Michigan 14 0
— Vermont State University Vermont 13 0
— Aquinas College Michigan 12 2
— Saint Francis University Pennsylvania 11 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2002–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.