Bioethics/Medical Ethics Master’s Degrees
There are 240 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.7% of Bioethics/Medical Ethics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Bioethics/Medical Ethics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 5,250 students earned theirBioethics/Medical Ethics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Bioethics/Medical Ethics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 11 |
| Associate’s Degree | 88 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 368 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4,592 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 191 |
Earnings of Bioethics/Medical Ethics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics of $89,352 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $91,596 |
| 4 years | $89,352 |
| 5 years | $98,782 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. About 89.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 425 |
| Women | 3,524 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bioethics/Medical Ethics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,324 | 58.9% |
| Asian | 231 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 494 | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 460 | 11.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 75 | 1.9% |
| Race Unknown | 262 | 6.6% |
| International Students | 69 | 1.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Bioethics/Medical Ethics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 353 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Bioethics/Medical Ethics students seeking a master's degree is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,039 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 755 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 128 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Post University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Central University-Caguas is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 90 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 84 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 73 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 62 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wilmington University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Richmond comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 46 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bioethics/Medical Ethics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Education | 3,933 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 757 |
| Medical/Health Humanities | 352 |
| Health Professions Education | 102 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Other | 101 |
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References
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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