Medical Science Graduate Certificates
There are 80 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Medical Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.5% of Medical Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Medical Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,163 students earned theirMedical Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Medical Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8 |
| Master’s Degree | 900 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 255 |
Earnings of Medical Science Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Medical Science of $166,630 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 | $160,729 |
| 4 years | $166,630 |
| 5 years | $197,894 |
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 Medical Science majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Medical Science. About 63.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 39 |
| Women | 68 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Medical Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 60.7% |
| Asian | 17 | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 6.5% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 0.9% |
| International Students | 8 | 7.5% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Medical Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 98 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Medical Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Butler University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Medical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 149 graduate certificates in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their graduate certificate in Medical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Medical Science. This school awarded 41 graduate certificates in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their graduate certificate in Medical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their graduate certificate in Medical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Medical Science. This school awarded 36 graduate certificates in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in Medical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Medical Science. This school awarded 32 graduate certificates in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 32 graduate certificates in Medical Science 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 Health & Science University is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 32 graduate certificates in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in Medical Science 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 #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in Medical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Francisco is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their graduate certificate in Medical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Morehouse School of Medicine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Medical Science. This school awarded 30 graduate certificates in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 26 graduate certificates in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 25 graduate certificates in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 22 graduate certificates in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in Medical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Medical University of South Carolina is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in Medical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in Medical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Medical Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical Science/Scientist | 1,047 |
| Clinical and Translational Science | 79 |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Other | 33 |
| Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain | 4 |
| Pain Management | — |
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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 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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