Medical Science at University of California-San Diego
If you are interested in studying Medical Science, you may want to check out the program at University of California-San Diego. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of California-San Diego is located in La Jolla, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 medical science degrees were granted at University of California-San Diego.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-San Diego
Online coursework is an option at University of California-San Diego. Among 44,256 students, 236 (1%) studied exclusively online and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Medical Science Rankings at University of California-San Diego
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-San Diego’s Medical Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 29 |
Earnings for Medical Science Graduates from University of California-San Diego
Those who finish University of California-San Diego’s Medical Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,506 |
| 2 years | $79,699 |
| 3 years | $62,080 |
| 4 years | $83,692 |
| 5 years | $132,434 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Medical Science graduates from University of California-San Diego take home a median $83,692, compared with $84,922 for all University of California-San Diego graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Medical Science graduates at University of California-San Diego, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Medical Science graduates at University of California-San Diego are 74% women (14) and 26% men (5).
Medical Science Master’s Program at University of California-San Diego
Among the 19 master’s medical science graduates at University of California-San Diego, 74% were women (14) and 26% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical Science master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Medical Science master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, higher than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Medical Science Concentrations at University of California-San Diego
This Medical Science program at University of California-San Diego offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | 19 |
Best-Paid Careers for Medical Science Graduates
Graduates of the Medical Science program at University of California-San Diego go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Medical Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Urologists | $119,720 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | $117,397 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | $115,792 |
| Hospitalists | $114,577 |
| Preventive Medicine Physicians | $113,531 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Allergists and Immunologists | $110,883 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.