Master’s Degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics
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Education Levels of Medical Ethics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,891 people 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 | 3,891 |
| Graduate Certificate | 355 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 185 |
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
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in medical ethics is $38,063. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $58,651 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,616.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in medical ethics. About 90.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 366 |
| Women | 3,525 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical ethics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 210 |
| Black or African American | 350 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 445 |
| White | 2,392 |
| International Students | 64 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 430 |
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 $7,404 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,541 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from WGU. About 95% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 492 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Capella University. About 95% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UT Arlington. About 97% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 93% were women and 34% 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 Wilmington University. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,216 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Wilmington University. About 97% of this group were women, and 25% 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 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 $6,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,448 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from National University College. About 82% of this group were women, and 99% 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 $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Columbia. Of these students, 73% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $61,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Case Western. Of these students, 72% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UPenn. Of these students, 61% were women and 32% 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 $8,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,438 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from IWU. About 96% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Harvard. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UTEP. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Framingham State 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Framingham State. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Stony Brook University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.
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 $33,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,412 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Mount St. Joe. Around 9% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,744 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Cardinal Stritch. Of these students, 100% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Temple. Of these students, 90% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,888 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from University of Rochester. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| 3,416 | |
| 419 | |
| 42 | |
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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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