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Doctor’s Degrees in Medical Science

110 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 35 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in medical science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.7% of medical science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Medical Science Majors

In 2020-2021, 110 doctor's degrees were awarded to medical science majors. 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 687
Graduate Certificate 112
Doctor’s Degree 110

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 58.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 46
Women 64
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The racial-ethnic distribution of medical science doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 79
International Students 3
Other Races/Ethnicities 10
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There are 35 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in medical science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

48 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 doctor's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at RMUoHP. About 58% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at UW Seattle. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women

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 $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. The medical science program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. The medical science program at Ohio University - Athens Campus awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#4

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The medical science program at George Washington University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
3 Yearly Graduations

University of Wisconsin - Madison 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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at UW - Madison.

#6

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Butler University 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 $42,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,785 per year. The medical science program at Butler University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

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 $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. The medical science program at University of Kentucky awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The medical science program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

3 Yearly Graduations
33% 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. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at UT Health San Antonio. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#11

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at USD.

#11

Mayo Clinic School of Medicine

Rochester, Minnesota
2 Yearly Graduations
100% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,362 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine.

2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 San Antonio. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. The medical science program at The University of Texas at San Antonio awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The medical science program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Virginia University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from WVU. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Yale.

#11

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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 $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Pitt.

#19

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
1 Yearly Graduations

University of North Dakota is the 19th 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 $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from UND.

1 Yearly Graduations

Albert Einstein College of Medicine is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical science that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Medicine 28,623
Rehabilitation Professions 15,249
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 15,192
Nursing 10,943
Dentistry 6,742

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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