Master’s Degrees in Medical Science
Education Levels of Medical Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 725 people earned their master's degree in medical science. This earns it the #16 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 725 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 193 |
| Graduate Certificate | 170 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Medical Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in medical science is $182,422. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $112,249 to a high of $200,576.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for medical science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in medical science. About 65.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 248 |
| Women | 477 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 139 |
| Black or African American | 99 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 281 |
| International Students | 103 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 43 |
Most Popular Medical Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 69 colleges that offer a master’s degree in medical science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for medical science students seekinga 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, 35 people received their master's degree in medical science from Harvard. About 67% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Harvard University medical science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $182,422.
The most popular school in the United States for medical science students seekinga master's degree is Brown University. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in medical science from Brown. Of these students, 66% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Brown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $182,422.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in medical science from Pitt. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in medical science at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus make a median salary of 182,422.
University of Vermont is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical science. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in medical science from UVM. Of these students, 44% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UVM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $182,422.
Northwestern University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical science. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in medical science from Northwestern. About 78% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northwestern University medical science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $182,422.
University of Pennsylvania is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical science. 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, 32 people received their master's degree in medical science from UPenn. About 67% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UPenn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $182,422.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical science. 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, 26 people received their master's degree in medical science from Case Western. Of these students, 50% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Case Western graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $182,422.
The 8th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in medical science from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. About 72% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai medical science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $182,422.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical science. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in medical science from WUSTL. Of these students, 44% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical science at Washington University in St Louis make a median salary of 182,422.
Saint Cloud State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical science. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,811 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in medical science from St. Cloud State University. About 75% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Saint Cloud State University medical science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $182,422.
University of California - San Diego is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical science. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in medical science from UCSD. About 81% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCSD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $182,422.
The 11th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oregon Health & Science University. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in medical science from OHSU. About 55% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in medical science at Oregon Health & Science University make a median salary of 182,422.
The 11th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in medical science from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. About 75% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Albert Einstein College of Medicine medical science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $182,422.
New York Institute of Technology comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical science. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,720 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in medical science from NYIT. Of these students, 79% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NYIT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $182,422.
University of California - San Francisco comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical science. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in medical science from UCSF. Of these students, 63% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCSF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $182,422.
The 15th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rush University. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,957 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,013 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in medical science from Rush University. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Rush University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $182,422.
Morehouse School of Medicine is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical science. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in medical science from MSM. About 58% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in medical science at Morehouse School of Medicine make a median salary of 182,422.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical science. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in medical science from UC. Of these students, 71% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus medical science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $182,422.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical science. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in medical science from CU Anschutz. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus medical science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $182,422.
The 19th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emory University. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in medical science from Emory. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in medical science at Emory University make a median salary of 182,422.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | 682 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Nursing | 49,855 |
| Public Health | 17,864 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
| Communication Sciences | 10,306 |
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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