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Medical Science Schools in Massachusetts

44 Medical Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Medical Science is the 135th most popular major in the state out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Science Majors in Massachusetts

Medical Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a medical science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical science majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 11.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 68.2%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Medical Science Grads in Massachusetts

There are 17,710 people in the state and 187,640 people in the nation working in medical science jobs.

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Wages for Medical Science Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a medical science grad in the state is $107,670, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Massachusetts that offer medical science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,872.

#2

Tufts University

Medford
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,494. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid.

Medical Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers medical science majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Epidemiologists 14% $96,610
Medical Scientists 13% $84,070
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical science.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nursing 1,916
Rehabilitation Professions 1,025
Public Health 992
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 971
Medicine 692
Mental & Social Health Services 681
Allied Health Professions 541
Dentistry 473

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View Nationwide Medical Science Report

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