Bioethics/Medical Ethics Undergraduate Certificates
There are 240 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about55% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 (this page) | 11 |
| Associate’s Degree | 88 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 368 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,592 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 191 |
Earnings of Bioethics/Medical Ethics Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. About 90.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 10 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bioethics/Medical Ethics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 45.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 27.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 18.2% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 9.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Bioethics/Medical Ethics Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 353 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,039 undergraduate certificates in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 755 undergraduate certificates in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 164 undergraduate certificates 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 Arlington comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 92 undergraduate certificates 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.
Columbia Central University-Caguas is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 84 undergraduate certificates in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 82 undergraduate certificates 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.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 73 undergraduate certificates 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.
NUC University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 73 undergraduate certificates in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 62 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their undergraduate certificate in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 53 undergraduate certificates in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Richmond is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 50 undergraduate certificates in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 49 undergraduate certificates 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.
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 48 undergraduate certificates 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.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Bioethics/Medical Ethics Focus Areas
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.