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Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.

Median salary (BLS)

$292,910

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$95k – $437k

Job outlook

+1% (about average)

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Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $93,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Doctorate / professional (MD, JD, PhD)

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$90,200–$411,000

Time to qualify

8.2 yr

Renewal

$75/yr

  1. 1

    Bachelor's degree

    Degree

    Four years at public in-state rates — average published tuition & fees ≈ $11,610/yr, plus books. Private and out-of-state run higher; grant aid lowers most students' actual net price.

    $40,000–$150,000 · 4 years source

  2. 2

    Doctoral / professional degree (PhD, MD, JD…)

    Degree

    Three to seven years beyond the bachelor's. PhDs are often funded with a stipend; MD and JD programs are among the most expensive.

    $50,000–$260,000 · 4 years source

  3. 3

    National & state licensure

    License

    A national board/registry exam plus a state license application (the NCLEX pattern). Exact exam and fees depend on the role and state.

    $200–$1,000 · 2 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Obstetricians and Gynecologists" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Obstetricians and Gynecologists

    Entry / Junior

    $94,680

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Obstetricians and Gynecologists

    Established

    $292,910

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Obstetricians and Gynecologists

    Senior

    $365,105

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Treat diseases of female organs.
  • •Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
  • •Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
  • •Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
  • •Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.

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