Medical Scientist at University of Southern California
What traits are you looking for in a school for Medical Scientist, consider the program at University of Southern California. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern California is in Los Angeles, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 medical scientist degrees were granted at University of Southern California.
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Studying Online at University of Southern California
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern California. Among 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Medical Scientist Rankings at University of Southern California
Use these rankings to compare University of Southern California’s Medical Scientist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #None of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #None of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 29 |
| Best Value | California | #None of 2 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #None of 2 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 24 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Medical Scientist graduates at University of Southern California, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Medical Scientist graduates at University of Southern California are 71% women (5) and 29% men (2).
Medical Scientist Master’s Program at University of Southern California
Of the 7 master’s medical scientist degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical Scientist master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Medical Scientist master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, lower 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Medical Scientist Graduates
Graduates of the Medical Scientist program at University of Southern California go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.