Bioethics/Medical Ethics
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Types of Degrees Bioethics/Medical Ethics Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many bioethics/medical ethics graduations there were in 2020-2021 for each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4,109 |
| Graduate Certificate | 395 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 180 |
Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of medical ethics majors is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 233 |
| Black or African American | 373 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 393 |
| White | 2,631 |
| International Students | 43 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 436 |
Geographic Diversity
Medical Ethics appeals to people across the globe. About 1.0% of those with this major are international students. The most popular countries for students from outside the country are:
- Saudi Arabia
- Canada
- Nigeria
- Romania
- Italy
Master’s Degree Starting Salary
The median starting salary of students who graduated in 2017-2019 with a master’s degree in medical ethics was $24,026 per year. These stats come from the U.S. Department of Education. During this timeframe, most salaries fell between $24,026 (25th percentile) and $24,026 (75th percentile).
It’s important to note that just because the people reporting these salaries have a degree in medical ethics, it does not mean that they are working in a job related to their degree.
Online Bioethics/Medical Ethics Programs
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 318 schools offered some type of bioethics/medical ethics program. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
| Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
| Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | 0 |
| Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4 | 0 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 85 | 25 |
| Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
| Master’s Degree | 210 | 77 |
| Post-Master’s | 115 | 0 |
| Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 21 | 5 |
| Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 5 | 1 |
| Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 2 | 2 |
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Majors Related to Bioethics/Medical Ethics
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| Major | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 66,964 |
| Medicine | 28,629 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 24,774 |
| Public Health | 19,473 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 17,335 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 16,952 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 16,815 |
| Allied Health Professions | 12,950 |
| Communication Sciences | 10,547 |
| Dentistry | 6,770 |
| Chiropractic | 2,658 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 2,582 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 2,481 |
| Optometry | 1,822 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 1,762 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 1,747 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 1,746 |
| Other Health Professions | 1,261 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 1,122 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 954 |
| Medical Science | 909 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 462 |
| Dental Support Services | 122 |
| Alternative Medical Support Services | 80 |
| Movement & Mind-Body Therapies | 55 |
| Energy & Biologically Based Therapies | 37 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services | 11 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 4 |
| Health Aids/Attendants/Orderlies | 0 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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