Master’s Degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics
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Education Levels of Medical Ethics Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4,109 students earned their master's degree in medical ethics. This makes it the 45th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical ethics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4,109 |
| Graduate Certificate | 395 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 180 |
Earnings of Medical Ethics Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in medical ethics is $24,026. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $24,026 and the high is $24,026.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in medical ethics. About 90.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 382 |
| Women | 3,727 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical ethics master’s degree students 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 |
Most Popular Medical Ethics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 193 colleges that offer a master’s degree in medical ethics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,541 master's degrees were handed out to medical ethics majors at WGU. Of these students, 94% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 492 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Capella University. Of these students, 96% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 142 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UT Arlington. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 master's degrees were handed out to medical ethics majors at UOPX - Arizona. About 96% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wilmington University. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Wilmington University. Of these students, 92% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University College. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from National University College. Of these students, 84% were women and 99% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Purdue University Global is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Purdue University Global. About 99% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The medical ethics program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 70 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Sentinel University. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from American Sentinel University. About 94% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Case Western Reserve University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to medical ethics majors at Case Western. About 76% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. The medical ethics program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 41 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 59% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,715 per year. The medical ethics program at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global awarded 41 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 98% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harvard University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Harvard. About 74% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at El Paso is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UTEP. Of these students, 94% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Framingham State University. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,680 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 master's degrees were handed out to medical ethics majors at Framingham State. About 94% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from SUNY Stony Brook. About 100% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mount St. Joseph University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,120 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to medical ethics majors at Mount St. Joe. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Cardinal Stritch University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,062 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,440 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 master's degrees were handed out to medical ethics majors at Cardinal Stritch. About 97% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. The medical ethics program at Temple University awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 61% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Rochester is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from University of Rochester. About 89% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Nursing | 51,608 |
| Public Health | 16,133 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,736 |
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| Allied Health Professions | 12,328 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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