Master’s Degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Education Levels of Medical Ethics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 443 people earned their master's degree in medical ethics. This earns it the #44 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical ethics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 443 |
| Graduate Certificate | 125 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 94 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 36 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13 |
| Basic Certificate | 12 |
Earnings of Medical Ethics Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in medical ethics. About 67.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 142 |
| Women | 301 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical ethics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 210 |
| International Students | 66 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 40 |
Most Popular Medical Ethics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 34 colleges that offer a master’s degree in medical ethics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Case Western Reserve University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Case Western. Of these students, 69% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UPenn. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Columbia. Of these students, 75% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harvard University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Harvard. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Temple University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Temple. About 73% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Ohio State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from KCU - Kansas City. Of these students, 65% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loyola University Chicago is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Duke. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Johns Hopkins. About 82% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clarkson University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,642 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Clarkson. Of these students, 61% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Trinity International University - Illinois is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from TIU Illinois. About 57% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeast Ohio Medical University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from NEOMED. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Creighton University. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Creighton.
The 14th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Mary. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,084 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UMary. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Loma Linda University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Loma Linda University. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
St. Thomas University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from STU. About 14% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Emory University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Emory. About 60% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,588 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Loyola Marymount. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Northwestern University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Northwestern. About 75% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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