Master’s Degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Education Levels of Medical Ethics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,910 people earned their master's degree in medical ethics. This makes it the 8th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in medical ethics is $86,993. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $76,195 to a high of $100,674.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for medical ethics students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in medical ethics. About 89.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 400 |
| Women | 3,510 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical ethics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 213 |
| Black or African American | 392 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 530 |
| White | 2,306 |
| International Students | 75 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 394 |
Most Popular Medical Ethics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 193 colleges that offer a master’s degree in medical ethics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for medical ethics students seekinga master's degree is Western Governors University. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,541 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from WGU. About 95% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WGU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,993.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 142 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UT Arlington. About 94% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UT Arlington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,993.
The 4th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 140 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UOPX - Arizona. About 92% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UOPX - Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,993.
Wilmington University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Wilmington University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women. Data shows that Wilmington University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,993.
National University College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from National University College. Of these students, 78% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. National University College medical ethics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,993.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. 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, 70 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Columbia. About 80% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Columbia University in the City of New York medical ethics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,993.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. 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, 71% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical ethics at Case Western Reserve University make a median salary of 86,993.
The 11th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. 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, 41 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UPenn. Of these students, 64% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical ethics at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 86,993.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,731 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from IWU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global medical ethics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,993.
The 13th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. 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. Of these students, 75% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,993.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 24,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UTEP. Of these students, 86% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Texas at El Paso medical ethics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,993.
Framingham State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Framingham State. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Framingham State University medical ethics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,993.
The 16th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stony Brook University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from SUNY Stony Brook. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SUNY Stony Brook graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,993.
Mount St. Joseph University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Mount St. Joe. Data shows that Mount St. Joe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,993.
Temple University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Temple University medical ethics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,993.
University of Rochester comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from University of Rochester. About 79% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Rochester medical ethics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,993.
Medical Ethics Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 3,411 | |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 443 |
| 39 | |
| 17 |
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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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