Bioethics/Medical Ethics Doctor’s Degrees
There are 49 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.5% of Bioethics/Medical Ethics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Bioethics/Medical Ethics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 757 people earned theirBioethics/Medical Ethics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Bioethics/Medical Ethics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 11 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 88 |
| Master’s Degree | 620 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 38 |
Earnings of Bioethics/Medical Ethics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics of $89,352 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $91,596 |
| 4 years | $89,352 |
| 5 years | $98,782 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Bioethics/Medical Ethics students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. About 60.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18 |
| Women | 28 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bioethics/Medical Ethics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 73.9% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 8.7% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 4.3% |
| International Students | 3 | 6.5% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Bioethics/Medical Ethics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 60 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. Learn more about the most popular below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 73 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 53 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Richmond comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 43 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 42 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 35 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 28 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas City University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rhodes College is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 20 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clarkson University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Albany Medical College is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Augusta University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duquesne University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Bioethics/Medical Ethics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Education | 3,933 |
| Medical/Health Humanities | 352 |
| Health Professions Education | 102 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Other | 101 |
| Arts in Medicine/Health | 5 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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