Anatomy Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Anatomy is offered at 37 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Anatomy. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.3% of Anatomy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Anatomy Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 902 degrees were awarded toAnatomy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Anatomy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 686 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 177 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 39 |
Earnings of Anatomy Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Anatomy of $59,833 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,752 |
| 4 years | $59,833 |
| 5 years | $74,905 |
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 master’s degree in Anatomy. About 62.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 63 |
| Women | 105 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Anatomy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 57.1% |
| Asian | 14 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 7.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 0.6% |
| International Students | 14 | 8.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Anatomy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 47 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Anatomy. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-San Diego tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Anatomy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 601 people received their master's degree in Anatomy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Parker University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anatomy. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Anatomy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anatomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anatomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in Anatomy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anatomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Anatomy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 32 master's degrees in Anatomy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana is a popular choice for Anatomy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Anatomy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anatomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Anatomy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln Memorial University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anatomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Anatomy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anatomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Creighton University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anatomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Anatomy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a popular choice for Anatomy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Anatomy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anatomy. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Anatomy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Anatomy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Anatomy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anatomy. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Anatomy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anatomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Louis University is a popular choice for Anatomy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Anatomy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anatomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisville comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anatomy. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Anatomy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anatomy. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Anatomy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anatomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anatomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Anatomy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Anatomy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Anatomy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anatomy. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Anatomy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anatomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oakland University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anatomy. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Anatomy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anatomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anatomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Anatomy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anatomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Anatomy that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4,488 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology | 486 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | 264 |
| Cell Biology and Anatomy | 127 |
| Developmental Biology and Embryology | 88 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.