Medical Scientist at University of California-Irvine
What traits are you looking for in a school for Medical Scientist, consider the program at University of California-Irvine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-Irvine is in Irvine, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 medical scientist degrees were awarded at University of California-Irvine.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Irvine
Many students take online classes at University of California-Irvine. Of 37,297 students, 614 (2%) studied exclusively online and 12,862 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Medical Scientist Rankings at University of California-Irvine
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Irvine’s Medical Scientist program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 24 |
| Best Value | California | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 29 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Medical Scientist graduates at University of California-Irvine, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Medical Scientist graduates at University of California-Irvine are 30% women (3) and 70% men (7).
Medical Scientist Master’s Program at University of California-Irvine
Among the 10 master’s medical scientist degrees awarded at University of California-Irvine, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical Scientist master’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Medical Scientist master’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine, above the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Medical Scientist Graduates
Those who complete Medical Scientist program at University of California-Irvine go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Medical Scientist graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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