Medical Science Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 80 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Medical Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and88% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Medical Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,163 people earned theirMedical Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Medical Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 8 |
| Master’s Degree | 900 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 255 |
Earnings of Medical Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Medical Science of $166,630 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 | $160,729 |
| 4 years | $166,630 |
| 5 years | $197,894 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Medical Science students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 62.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 3 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Medical Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 12.5% |
| Asian | 6 | 75.0% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 12.5% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Medical Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 98 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Medical Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Medical Science students seeking a bachelor's degree is Butler University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in Medical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Medical Science. This school awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in Medical Science from this school. 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 Medical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in Medical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in Medical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon Health & Science University is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in Medical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Medical Science. This school awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in Medical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Francisco is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Morehouse School of Medicine is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in Medical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in Medical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Medical University of South Carolina is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in Medical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in Medical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Medical Science Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical Science/Scientist | 1,047 |
| Clinical and Translational Science | 79 |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Other | 33 |
| Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain | 4 |
| Pain Management | — |
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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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