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Doctor’s Degrees in Medical Science

110 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A doctor's degree in medical science is offered at 35 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 20% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.7% of medical science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Medical Science Majors

In 2020-2021, 110 earned their doctor's degree in medical science. This makes it the 17th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical science at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 687
Graduate Certificate 112
Doctor’s Degree 110

Earnings of Medical Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for medical science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for medical science majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in medical science. About 58.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 46
Women 64
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The racial-ethnic distribution of medical science doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 79
International Students 3
Other Races/Ethnicities 10
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There are 35 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in medical science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

48 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from RMUoHP. Of these students, 58% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from UW Seattle. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women

The 2nd most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at CU Anschutz.

6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at OHIO Athens.

#4

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at GWU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#6

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
3 Yearly Graduations

The 6th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from UW - Madison.

#6

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Butler University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,785 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at Butler. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#6

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

University of Kentucky is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at UK.

3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at Louisiana State University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 6th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from UT Health San Antonio. About 33% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Dakota. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from USD.

#11

Mayo Clinic School of Medicine

Rochester, Minnesota
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 11th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,362 per year. The medical science program at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at UTSA. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at UT Austin.

2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. The medical science program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is West Virginia University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. The medical science program at West Virginia University awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Yale University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. The medical science program at Yale University awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#11

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. The medical science program at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#19

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
1 Yearly Graduations

The 19th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Dakota. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. The medical science program at University of North Dakota awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

1 Yearly Graduations

The 19th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Albert Einstein College of Medicine. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Medical Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Medical Scientist 98
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical science that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Medicine 28,623
Rehabilitation Professions 15,249
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 15,192
Nursing 10,943
Dentistry 6,742

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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