Bachelor’s Degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics
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Education Levels of Medical Ethics Majors
In 2020-2021, 316 bachelor's degrees were awarded to medical ethics majors. This makes it the 232nd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical ethics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4,109 |
| Graduate Certificate | 395 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 316 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 180 |
| Associate Degree | 72 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 33 |
| Basic Certificate | 10 |
Earnings of Medical Ethics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in medical ethics is $28,988. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $26,350 to a high of $31,626.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in medical ethics is $18,277. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $18,277 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $18,277.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in medical ethics. About 80.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 61 |
| Women | 255 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical ethics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 122 |
| White | 99 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 29 |
Most Popular Medical Ethics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in medical ethics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The University of Texas at San Antonio tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical ethics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. 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 ethics program at The University of Texas at San Antonio awarded 158 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Richmond is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,620 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical ethics majors at URichmond. About 93% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Baylor University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,674 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical ethics majors at Baylor. Of these students, 84% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Houston Baptist University. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in medical ethics from HBU. Of these students, 94% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Hiram College. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,612 per year. The medical ethics program at Hiram College awarded 12 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Excelsior College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical ethics. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in medical ethics from Excelsior College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Misericordia University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,550 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in medical ethics from Misericordia University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Rhodes College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical ethics majors at Rhodes College. About 88% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St. Bonaventure University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,382 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical ethics majors at St. Bonaventure. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Saint Louis University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 bachelor's degrees were handed out to medical ethics majors at SLU. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Rochester comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. The medical ethics program at University of Rochester awarded 3 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
American Jewish University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,394 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,394 per year. The medical ethics program at American Jewish University awarded 3 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Miami comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in medical ethics from U Miami. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stephen F Austin State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,262 per year. The medical ethics program at Stephen F Austin State University awarded 1 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Nursing | 165,538 |
| Public Health | 19,511 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 19,391 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 18,866 |
| Communication Sciences | 11,434 |
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*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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