Medical Scientist Doctor’s Degrees
There are 65 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Medical Scientist.
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Education Levels of Medical Scientist Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,047 people earned theirMedical Scientist majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Medical Scientist at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 817 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 230 |
Earnings of Medical Scientist Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Medical Scientist of $166,630 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Medical Scientist students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular Medical Scientist Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 85 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Medical Scientist. Learn more about the most popular below:
Butler University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 51 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist 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 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist 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 #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. This school awarded 36 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon Health & Science University is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Francisco is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Morehouse School of Medicine is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 30 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. This school awarded 25 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 22 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. This school awarded 20 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Medical University of South Carolina is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 19 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist 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 California-San Diego comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Medical Scientist that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Translational Science | 79 |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Other | 33 |
| Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain | 4 |
| Pain Management | — |
| Tropical Medicine | — |
References
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- 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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