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Graduate Certificates in Bioethics/Medical Ethics

370 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 179 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in medical ethics. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 30% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.4% of medical ethics graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Medical Ethics Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 370 people earned their graduate certificate in medical ethics. This makes it the 9th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for medical ethics majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in medical ethics. About 84.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 57
Women 313
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The racial-ethnic distribution of medical ethics graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 28
Black or African American 35
Hispanic or Latino 21
White 216
International Students 5
Other Races/Ethnicities 65
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There are 179 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in medical ethics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
63 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for medical ethics students seekinga graduate certificate is Oregon State University. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their graduate certificate in medical ethics from Oregon State. About 86% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

27 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chamberlain University - Illinois is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,341 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in medical ethics from Chamberlain - Illinois. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#3

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
24 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Alabama comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in medical ethics from USA. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

20 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Albert Einstein College of Medicine comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in medical ethics. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in medical ethics from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. About 71% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Saint Xavier University

Chicago, Illinois
17 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Saint Xavier University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in medical ethics from SXU. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
15 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Duke University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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, 15 people received their graduate certificate in medical ethics from Duke. About 87% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota
12 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Dakota comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in medical ethics. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in medical ethics from USD. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#7

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
12 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in medical ethics. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in medical ethics from Wazzu. About 90% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

11 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in medical ethics from UT Arlington. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
10 Yearly Graduations
64% Women

Loyola University Chicago is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate in medical ethics from Loyola Chicago. About 64% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
10 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wayne State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in medical ethics. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in medical ethics from Wayne State. About 71% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

9 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in medical ethics from UC. About 93% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Rhodes College

Memphis, Tennessee
9 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rhodes College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in medical ethics. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,082 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,082 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in medical ethics from Rhodes College. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Graceland University - Lamoni. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,796 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in medical ethics from Graceland Lamoni.

#18

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Regis University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in medical ethics. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in medical ethics from Regis U. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Clarkson University

Potsdam, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Clarkson University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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, 6 people received their graduate certificate in medical ethics from Clarkson.

#18

University of Phoenix - Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in medical ethics from UOPX - Arizona.

Medical Ethics Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
214
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 125
26
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical ethics that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 5,204
Public Health 2,477
Mental & Social Health Services 2,037
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,216
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences 923

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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