Bioethics/Medical Ethics Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics is offered at 49 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This degree is more popular with female students, and about40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 14.1% of Bioethics/Medical Ethics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Bioethics/Medical Ethics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 757 students 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 (this page) | 620 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 38 |
Earnings of Bioethics/Medical Ethics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
The data on debt ranges for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 69.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 134 |
| Women | 298 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bioethics/Medical Ethics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 198 | 45.8% |
| Asian | 54 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 10.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 12 | 2.8% |
| International Students | 61 | 14.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 14.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Bioethics/Medical Ethics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 60 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 73 master'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.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 62 master'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.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 53 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Richmond is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 50 master'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.
Loyola University Chicago is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master'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.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 42 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master'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.
Baylor University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master'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.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 28 master'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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 26 master'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.
Kansas City University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 23 master'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.
Rhodes College is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master'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.
Clarkson University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 15 master'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.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 14 master'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.
Albany Medical College is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master'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.
Augusta University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duquesne University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Bioethics/Medical Ethics that also offer master’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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