Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles and techniques of art and computer-assisted imaging, graphics, and animation to create visual materials to facilitate the recording and dissemination of biomedical knowledge for educational, research, and clinical purposes. Includes instruction in anatomy, physiology, pathology, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, medical terminology, artistic media and techniques, illustration techniques, three-dimensional modeling, prosthetics, data display design, exhibit design and production, medical photography, multimedia, computer graphics and animation, digital imaging, business management, production technology, and instructional design.
- Schools offering
- 7
- Annual completions
- 46
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $71k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles and techniques of art and computer-assisted imaging, graphics, and animation to create visual materials to facilitate the recording and dissemination of biomedical knowledge for educational, research, and clinical purposes. Includes instruction in anatomy, physiology, pathology, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, medical terminology, artistic media and techniques, illustration techniques, three-dimensional modeling, prosthetics, data display design, exhibit design and production, medical photography, multimedia, computer graphics and animation, digital imaging, business management, production technology, and instructional design.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators | $61k | -1.2% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$71k
Top colleges for Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | Cleveland, OH | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Arcadia University | Glenside, PA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| The University of Olivet | Olivet, MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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