Medical Science Doctor’s Degrees
There are 80 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Medical Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.5% of Medical Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Medical Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,163 students 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 | 8 |
| Master’s Degree | 900 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 255 |
Earnings of Medical Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Medical Science. About 63.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 42 |
| Women | 73 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Medical Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 51.3% |
| Asian | 18 | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.7% |
| International Students | 19 | 16.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Medical Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 98 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Medical Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Butler University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Medical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 149 doctor'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.
Brown University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor'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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor'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 Vermont is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 37 doctor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 36 doctor'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.
Jacksonville University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor'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.
Yale University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Science. This school awarded 34 doctor'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.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor'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.
Northwestern University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon Health & Science University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor'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 Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Science. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Francisco comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Science. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 30 doctor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor'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.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 22 doctor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 20 doctor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Medical University of South Carolina comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Science. This school awarded 19 doctor'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 California-San Diego comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Science. This school awarded 19 doctor's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Medical Science Concentrations
| 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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