Doctor’s Degrees in Medical Science
Education Levels of Medical Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 193 people earned their doctor's degree in medical science. This makes it the 118th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 725 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 193 |
| Graduate Certificate | 170 |
Earnings of Medical Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in medical science is $78,125. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $78,125 to a high of $78,125.
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 doctor's degree in medical science. About 67.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 63 |
| Women | 130 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 123 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
Most Popular Medical Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in medical science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from CU Anschutz. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical science at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus make a median salary of 78,125.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from UW Seattle. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,125.
The 4th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from GWU. Of these students, 70% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical science at George Washington University make a median salary of 78,125.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from OHIO Athens. Ohio University - Athens Campus medical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,125.
Butler University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,225 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Butler. About 67% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical science at Butler University make a median salary of 78,125.
University of Kentucky comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from UK. University of Kentucky medical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,125.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Louisiana State University. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College medical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,125.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from UT Health San Antonio. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio medical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,125.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from UW - Madison. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Wisconsin - Madison medical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,125.
The 11th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Yale. Of these students, 25% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Yale University medical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,125.
Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,908 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,804 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Data shows that Mayo Clinic School of Medicine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,125.
The 11th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai medical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,125.
The 11th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Pitt. Data shows that Pitt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,125.
University of South Dakota is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from USD. Data shows that USD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,125.
West Virginia University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from WVU. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical science at West Virginia University make a median salary of 78,125.
University of Arizona is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from University of Arizona. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical science at University of Arizona make a median salary of 78,125.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 29,168 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 16,935 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 13,508 |
| Nursing | 13,058 |
| Dentistry | 6,928 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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