Master’s Degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics
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Education Levels of Medical Ethics Majors
In 2020-2021, 401 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 | 401 |
| Graduate Certificate | 143 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 79 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 32 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Medical Ethics Majors With Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in medical ethics. About 64.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 144 |
| Women | 257 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical ethics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 228 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
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 $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to medical ethics majors at Case Western. About 76% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. The medical ethics program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 40 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% 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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The medical ethics program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 37 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Harvard. About 74% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. The medical ethics program at Temple University awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 61% of this group were women, and 46% 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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to medical ethics majors at Ohio State. About 58% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to medical ethics majors at KCU - Kansas City. About 57% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Loyola Chicago. About 55% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Duke. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Johns Hopkins. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $53,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,712 per year. The medical ethics program at Clarkson University awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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 $32,398 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,280 per year. The medical ethics program at Trinity International University - Illinois awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from NEOMED. Of these students, 55% were women and 45% 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 $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. The medical ethics program at Creighton University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $18,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,244 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UMary.
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 $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. The medical ethics program at Emory University awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $31,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from STU. About 57% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. The medical ethics program at Loma Linda University awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Medical College of Wisconsin. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The medical ethics program at Medical College of Wisconsin awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,211 per year. The medical ethics program at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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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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