Q: Can a fellow make 100k?

Yes, you can make $100,000 per year as a fellow. While possible, it is unlikely to earn over $100k as a fellow because even higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $86,000 per year. The average annual salary for a fellow is $61,218. For example, fellows in Tennessee whose salaries are in the 90th percentile earn an average salary of $134,000.

Q: What percentage of Fellows are female?

53.2% of fellows are female in the United States. This is 1.8 percentage points higher than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female fellows has increased by 5.5 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 8,273 female fellows in the U.S. and 7,278 male fellows in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 15,551 people with the specific job title of fellow and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

Question 1

How long does it take to become a Fellow?

Accepted Answer

It takes 3 years of professional experience to become a fellow. That is the time it takes to learn specific fellow skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education. If you include the normal education requirements to complete a college degree, then it takes 6 to 8 years years to become a fellow.

Question 2

What is a good starting salary for a Fellow?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for a fellow is $43,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a fellow in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for fellows is $61,218, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a fellow can vary by state.

Question 3

How much do fellowships pay?

Accepted Answer

How much a fellowship pays largely depends on the field you are in and the duration and nature of the fellowship. Most fellowships are paid, providing financial support in the form of a stipend, salary, or grant. Sometimes fellowships include other benefits like health insurance, travel or relocation grants, funding for dependents, discretionary funding for language classes, or housing.

Question 4

Can a fellow make 100k?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can make $100,000 per year as a fellow. While possible, it is unlikely to earn over $100k as a fellow because even higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $86,000 per year. The average annual salary for a fellow is $61,218. For example, fellows in Tennessee whose salaries are in the 90th percentile earn an average salary of $134,000.

Question 5

What percentage of Fellows are female?

Accepted Answer

53.2% of fellows are female in the United States. This is 1.8 percentage points higher than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female fellows has increased by 5.5 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 8,273 female fellows in the U.S. and 7,278 male fellows in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 15,551 people with the specific job title of fellow and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

Question 6

Fellow vs. Resident

Accepted Answer

A fellow is a fully credentialed physician who is able to practice medicine independently, while a resident is a professional that has earned their medical degree, but is not able to practice medicine independently.

Frequently asked questions about fellows

Questions about becoming a fellow

How long does it take to become a Fellow?

Questions about fellow salaries

What is a good starting salary for a Fellow?

How much do fellowships pay?

Questions about fellow jobs

Can a fellow make 100k?

Questions about fellow demographics

What percentage of Fellows are female?

Questions about fellow what they do

Fellow vs. Resident