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Medical Science at Northwestern University

If you are interested in studying Medical Science, consider the program at Northwestern University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northwestern University sits in Evanston, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 medical science degrees were awarded at Northwestern University.

Online Class Availability at Northwestern University

Online coursework is an option at Northwestern University. Of 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Medical Science Rankings at Northwestern University

These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern University’s Medical Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#1 of 2
Best Value	Illinois	#1 of 1
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#4 of 29
Best Value	Nationwide	#15 of 24

Earnings for Medical Science Graduates from Northwestern University

Students who complete Northwestern University’s Medical Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$150,242
2 years	$188,472
3 years	$221,242
4 years	$250,658
5 years	$260,814

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Medical Science graduates from Northwestern University take home a median $250,658, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 125% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Medical Science graduates at Northwestern University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Medical Science graduates at Northwestern University are 62% women (20) and 38% men (12).

Medical Science Master’s Program at Northwestern University

Of the 32 master’s medical science graduates at Northwestern University, 62% were women (20) and 38% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical Science master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	6
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 34% of Medical Science master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, below the national average of 42%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Medical Science Concentrations at Northwestern University

This Medical Science program at Northwestern University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Medical Scientist	32

Top-Paying Careers for Medical Science Graduates

Those who complete Medical Science program at Northwestern University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Medical Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Urologists	$119,720
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians	$117,397
Sports Medicine Physicians	$115,792
Hospitalists	$114,577
Preventive Medicine Physicians	$113,531
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Allergists and Immunologists	$110,883

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.