Medical Science Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Medical Science is offered at 80 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Medical Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.1% 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 (this page) | 900 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 255 |
Earnings of Medical Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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)
The data on debt ranges for Medical Science majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Medical Science. About 63.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 270 |
| Women | 473 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Medical Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 280 | 37.7% |
| Asian | 118 | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 96 | 12.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 40 | 5.4% |
| International Students | 112 | 15.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 15.1% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Medical Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 98 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 149 master'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 is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master'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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Medical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master'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.
Harvard University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Medical Science. This school awarded 36 master'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 is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Medical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master'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.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 32 master'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.
Northwestern University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Medical Science. This school awarded 32 master'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.
Oregon Health & Science University is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 32 master's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Medical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 32 master's degrees in Medical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Francisco is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 31 master'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.
Morehouse School of Medicine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Medical Science. This school awarded 30 master'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.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is a popular choice for Medical Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Medical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Medical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Medical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master'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 Texas Southwestern Medical Center comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Medical Science. This school awarded 20 master'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.
Medical University of South Carolina comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Medical Science. This school awarded 19 master'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 master's degrees in Medical Science. This school awarded 19 master'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.
Medical Science Focus Areas
| 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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