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2026 Best Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Associate’s Degree Schools

11 Colleges in the United States
165 Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Degrees Awarded
$40,400 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 173 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best pre-medicine/pre-medical studies schools.

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Best Schools for Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

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No school ranked higher than Austin Community College District this year for pre-medicine/pre-medical studies. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public institution. There were roughly 21 pre-medicine/pre-medical studies students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year. Pre-Medicine/pre-Medical Studies graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $44,895 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,949. See the full pre-medicine/pre-medical studies program report for Austin Community College District

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San Juan College
Farmington, NM

San Juan College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies, landing the #2 spot this year. San Juan College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Farmington. There were roughly 38 pre-medicine/pre-medical studies students who graduated with this degree at San Juan College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degree from San Juan College earn around $41,697 in the first couple years of their career. San Juan College graduates carry a median of $16,150 in student loans. See the full pre-medicine/pre-medical studies program report for San Juan College

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Snow College
Ephraim, UT

Students looking for a strong pre-medicine/pre-medical studies program will find one at Snow College, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Ephraim, Snow College is a moderately-sized public university. Snow College awarded about 16 pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degree recipients from Snow College generally make around $42,776. Snow College graduates carry a median of $10,440 in student loans. Get the full pre-medicine/pre-medical studies details for Snow College

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Stark State College
North Canton, OH

Stark State College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best pre-medicine/pre-medical studies schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of North Canton. There were roughly 13 pre-medicine/pre-medical studies students who graduated with this degree at Stark State College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degree from Stark State College earn around $42,724 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,349. See the full pre-medicine/pre-medical studies program report for Stark State College

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South College
Knoxville, TN

South College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best pre-medicine/pre-medical studies schools. South College is a large private for-profit school located in the city of Knoxville. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 46 pre-medicine/pre-medical studies students who graduated with this degree at South College in the most recent data year. Pre-Medicine/pre-Medical Studies graduates of South College earn a median of $51,389 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,533. More information about a degree in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies from South College

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Howard College
Big Spring, TX

Howard College landed the #6 spot for pre-medicine/pre-medical studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Big Spring. Howard College awarded about 31 pre-medicine/pre-medical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pre-medicine/pre-medical studies program make about $18,922 in their early career. Howard College graduates carry a median of $14,650 in student loans. See the full pre-medicine/pre-medical studies program report for Howard College

Other Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Master's Degrees in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 173 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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