Major · CIP 51.11

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

227 international students graduated in Health/Medical Preparatory Programs in the 2024–25 academic year. 342 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsHealth & Medicine
227
International graduates, 2024–25
76 bachelor's · 13 master's · 1 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
342
Four-year schools that offer it
4
Related occupations

Occupations related to Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Family Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1215 · Usually needs more education2,900 openings a year · 580 LCA filings2,900+3.3%$244,180580
PharmacistsSOC 29-1051 · Usually needs more education12,500 openings a year · 458 LCA filings12,500+5.2%$140,910458
Physician AssistantsSOC 29-1071 · Usually needs more education11,500 openings a year · 58 LCA filings11,500+21.1%$135,88058
Physical TherapistsSOC 29-1123 · Usually needs more education13,400 openings a year · 1,980 LCA filings13,400+11.9%$102,7601,980

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology