Medical Science at Washington University in St Louis
What traits are you looking for in a school for Medical Science, take a look at what Washington University in St Louis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Washington University in St Louis is located in St. Louis, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 medical science degrees were granted at Washington University in St Louis.
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Studying Online at Washington University in St Louis
Distance learning is available at Washington University in St Louis. Of 16,357 students, 678 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Medical Science Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
These rankings give you a sense of how Washington University in St Louis’s Medical Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 29 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Medical Science graduates at Washington University in St Louis, by degree type.
Program-wide, Medical Science graduates at Washington University in St Louis are 53% women (9) and 47% men (8).
Medical Science Master’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 15 master’s medical science graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 53% were women (8) and 47% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical Science master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 60% of Medical Science master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, higher than 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 Washington University in St Louis
This Medical Science program at Washington University in St Louis breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Medical Science Graduates
Graduates of the Medical Science program at Washington University in St Louis go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.