Bioethics/Medical Ethics Doctor’s Degrees
There are 240 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of Bioethics/Medical Ethics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Bioethics/Medical Ethics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,250 degrees were awarded toBioethics/Medical Ethics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Bioethics/Medical Ethics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 11 |
| Associate’s Degree | 88 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 368 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,592 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 191 |
Earnings of Bioethics/Medical Ethics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics of $89,352 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 | $91,596 |
| 4 years | $89,352 |
| 5 years | $98,782 |
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
This degree is more popular with female students. About 77.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 |
| Women | 126 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bioethics/Medical Ethics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 66.7% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 16.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.2% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 6.8% |
| International Students | 3 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Bioethics/Medical Ethics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 353 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,039 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 755 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 164 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 100 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics 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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Post University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Central University-Caguas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 90 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 84 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 73 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wilmington University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Richmond comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 50 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 48 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 46 doctor's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bioethics/Medical Ethics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Education | 3,933 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 757 |
| Medical/Health Humanities | 352 |
| Health Professions Education | 102 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Other | 101 |
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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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