Medicine: where to study
Every U.S. college that awarded these degrees in 2023-24: Medicine (M.D.) and Osteopathic medicine (D.O.). From the federal IPEDS survey. A complete list, not a ranking.
NCES IPEDS · 2023-24
- Year
- Degrees awarded July 2023 – June 2024
- Files
- HD2024, C2024_A
- Programs
- CIP 51.1201, CIP 51.1202
Find a college
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Largest programs by graduates
Degrees awarded in 2023-24 in these programs (all levels, first majors). Size tells you where many students study, not which program is best for you.
| College | Location | Type | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | Erie, PA | Private nonprofit, 4-year or above | 640 |
| Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | Blacksburg, VA | Private nonprofit, 4-year or above | 612 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Public, 4-year or above | 454 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Philadelphia, PA | Private nonprofit, 4-year or above | 447 |
| Kansas City University | Kansas City, MO | Private nonprofit, 4-year or above | 425 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Private nonprofit, 4-year or above | 409 |
| New York Institute of Technology | Old Westbury, NY | Private nonprofit, 4-year or above | 391 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Public, 4-year or above | 349 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, TN | Private nonprofit, 4-year or above | 338 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Brunswick, NJ | Public, 4-year or above | 317 |
By program: Medicine (M.D.) 20,668 · Osteopathic medicine (D.O.) 8,465 degrees.
Check accreditation before you apply
This list shows which colleges award the degree. It does not show accreditation. Check the program with the accreditor, and check your state's licensing rules.
- LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education)Accredits programs leading to the M.D. degree.Search programs →
- COCA (AOA Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation)Accredits colleges of osteopathic medicine, which award the D.O. degree.Search programs →
- Institutional accreditationA recognized accreditor reviews the whole college. The U.S. Department of Education lists accredited institutions and their accreditors.Search DAPIP →
Licensing: education and exam rules for this license →