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Medical Science at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Medical Science at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

If you plan to study Medical Science, take a look at what University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 41 medical science degrees were granted at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Online Class Availability at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Distance learning is available at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Among 35,724 students, 1,465 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,044 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Medical Science Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Medical Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #2 of 2
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #3 of 4
Best Value Nationwide #18 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #20 of 29

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #2 of 2
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #3 of 4
Best Value Nationwide #18 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #20 of 29

Earnings for Medical Science Graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Students who complete University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Medical Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Medical Science at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $191,732
2 years $172,991
3 years $167,114
4 years $185,617
5 years $206,891

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Medical Science graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus take home a median $185,617, compared with $69,239 for all University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates — about 168% higher than the school-wide median.

Medical Science earnings compared with all majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Medical Science graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Medical Science graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 68% women (28) and 32% men (13).

Medical Science Master’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Among the 24 master’s medical science graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 75% were women (18) and 25% were men (6).

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus gender breakdown of Medical Science Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 3
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Medical Science majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Medical Science master’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Medical Science Doctoral Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Of the 5 doctoral medical science degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus gender breakdown of Medical Science Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Medical Science majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

*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 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

The Medical Science program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Medical Scientist 41

Best-Paid Careers for Medical Science Graduates

Students who finish Medical Science program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Medical Science graduates, 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

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