Doctor’s Degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Education Levels of Medical Ethics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 182 people earned their doctor's degree in medical ethics. This earns it the #92 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical ethics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,910 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 381 |
| Graduate Certificate | 370 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 182 |
| Basic Certificate | 111 |
| Associate Degree | 89 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of Medical Ethics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in medical ethics is $94,410. 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 $90,038 to a high of $98,782.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in medical ethics. About 84.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 153 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical ethics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 125 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
Most Popular Medical Ethics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in medical ethics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
William Carey University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical ethics. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,312 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from William Carey University. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that William Carey University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,410.
The 4th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Logan University. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from Logan University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical ethics at Logan University make a median salary of 94,410.
The 5th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 65% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical ethics at Loyola University Chicago make a median salary of 94,410.
Duquesne University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from Duquesne. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Duquesne University medical ethics graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,410.
University of West Georgia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from University of West Georgia. University of West Georgia medical ethics graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,410.
The 7th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Albany Medical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from AMC Albany. Data shows that AMC Albany graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,410.
Saint Louis University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical ethics. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from SLU. About 86% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Saint Louis University medical ethics graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,410.
The 9th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Drew University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,056 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from Drew. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical ethics at Drew University make a median salary of 94,410.
The University of Texas Medical Branch is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical ethics. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,343 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from UTMB Galveston. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical ethics at The University of Texas Medical Branch make a median salary of 94,410.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from Teachers College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Teachers College at Columbia University medical ethics graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,410.
The 12th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern Connecticut State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical ethics from SCSU. Data shows that SCSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,410.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical ethics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 29,168 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 16,935 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 13,508 |
| Nursing | 13,058 |
| Dentistry | 6,928 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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