Doctor’s Degrees in Medical Science
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Education Levels of Medical Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 166 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 | 712 |
| Graduate Certificate | 173 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 166 |
Earnings of Medical Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for medical science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
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 62.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 62 |
| Women | 104 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 108 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
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:
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from RMUoHP. Of these students, 66% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,722 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.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 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.
The 4th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Washington University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from GWU.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 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.
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 $43,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Butler. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Kentucky 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 $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from UK.
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. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. 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. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,273 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.
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 $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Yale. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $10,342 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,831 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. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Pitt.
University of South Dakota 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 $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.
The 11th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from UT Austin.
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 $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from WVU.
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 $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 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. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 154 | |
| 12 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical science that offer doctor’s degrees.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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