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Master’s Degrees in Medical Science

687 Yearly Graduations
$115,564 Median Salary
59% Women
There are 69 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in medical science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.7% of medical science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Medical Science Majors

In 2020-2021, 687 master's degrees were awarded to medical science majors. 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 687
Graduate Certificate 112
Doctor’s Degree 110

Earnings of Medical Science Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in medical science is $115,564. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $79,640 and the high is $145,203.

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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 59.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 280
Women 407
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The racial-ethnic distribution of medical science master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 125
Black or African American 50
Hispanic or Latino 49
White 295
International Students 108
Other Races/Ethnicities 60
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There are 69 colleges that offer a master’s degree in medical science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
35 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,944 per year. The medical science program at Brown University awarded 35 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 57% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
35 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 master's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at Harvard. About 49% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

34 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $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 34 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#4

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
33 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year. The medical science program at University of Vermont awarded 33 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 42% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
32 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The medical science program at Northwestern University awarded 32 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#5

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
32 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 master's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at UPenn. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

26 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. The medical science program at Case Western Reserve University awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

25 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The medical science program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 48% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
24 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in medical science from WUSTL. About 50% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
23 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,839 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,009 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at St. Cloud State University. Of these students, 61% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

22 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $14,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,222 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at OHSU. About 59% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
22 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at UCSD. Of these students, 59% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

22 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The medical science program at Albert Einstein College of Medicine awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, New York
21 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $38,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,200 per year. The medical science program at New York Institute of Technology awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#15

Rush University

Chicago, Illinois
20 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $29,828 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,253 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in medical science from Rush University. About 55% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of California - San Francisco

San Francisco, California
20 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The medical science program at University of California - San Francisco awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

17 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in medical science from UC. Of these students, 59% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Morehouse School of Medicine

Atlanta, Georgia
17 Yearly Graduations
41% Women

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at MSM. Of these students, 41% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
16 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in medical science from Emory. Of these students, 50% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

16 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in medical science from CU Anschutz. About 56% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Medical Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Medical Scientist 649
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical science that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 51,608
Health/Medical Admin Services 15,736
Mental & Social Health Services 14,517
Allied Health Professions 12,328
Communication Sciences 9,211

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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