Doctor’s Degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Education Levels of Medical Ethics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 182 people earned their doctor's degree in medical ethics. This makes it the 15th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical ethics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,910 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 381 |
| Graduate Certificate | 370 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 182 |
| Basic Certificate | 111 |
| Associate Degree | 89 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of Medical Ethics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in medical ethics is $94,410. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $85,666 and the high is $103,154.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for medical ethics majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in medical ethics. About 84.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 153 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical ethics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 125 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
Most Popular Medical Ethics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in medical ethics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
William Carey University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,312 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from William Carey University. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical ethics at William Carey University make a median salary of 94,410.
Logan University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from Logan University. About 67% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Logan University medical ethics graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,410.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from Loyola Chicago. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Loyola University Chicago medical ethics graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,410.
The 6th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duquesne University. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from Duquesne. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Duquesne graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,410.
University of West Georgia is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from University of West Georgia. Data shows that University of West Georgia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,410.
Albany Medical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from AMC Albany. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical ethics at Albany Medical College make a median salary of 94,410.
The 9th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Saint Louis University. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from SLU. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SLU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,410.
Drew University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,056 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from Drew. Drew University medical ethics graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,410.
The 11th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas Medical Branch. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,343 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from UTMB Galveston. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas Medical Branch medical ethics graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,410.
Southern Connecticut State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from SCSU. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical ethics at Southern Connecticut State University make a median salary of 94,410.
The 12th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from Teachers College. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Teachers College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,410.
The 15th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Western Connecticut State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from WestConn. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical ethics at Western Connecticut State University make a median salary of 94,410.
Bellarmine University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,785 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from Bellarmine U. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Bellarmine U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,410.
Medical Ethics Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 114 | |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 36 |
| 30 | |
| 2 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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