First Professional Degree   California

Best Colleges for First Professional Degree
in Medicine

16 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

16 Colleges
📍 California
🎓 First Professional Degree

Showing 1–16 of 16 colleges in California

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
🏢 Private N/A ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate N/A
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$89,816
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $60
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $90
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $90
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer First Professional Degree in Medicine in California?
16 colleges and universities currently offer First Professional Degree programs in Medicine in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Medicine in California?
University of Southern California leads with median graduate earnings of $92,498 ten years after enrollment for First Professional Degree graduates.
Which Medicine colleges in California have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Loma Linda University, Samuel Merritt University, Touro University California. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Medicine programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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