Master’s Degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Education Levels of Medical Ethics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,910 people earned their master's degree in medical ethics. This makes it the 45th most popular master'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 | 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in medical ethics is $86,993. 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 $76,503 to a high of $99,511.
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 master's degree in medical ethics. About 89.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 400 |
| Women | 3,510 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical ethics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 213 |
| Black or African American | 392 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 530 |
| White | 2,306 |
| International Students | 75 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 394 |
Most Popular Medical Ethics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 193 colleges that offer a master’s degree in medical ethics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,541 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from WGU. Of these students, 95% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical ethics at Western Governors University make a median salary of 86,993.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UT Arlington. Of these students, 94% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical ethics at The University of Texas at Arlington make a median salary of 86,993.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 92% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical ethics at University of Phoenix - Arizona make a median salary of 86,993.
The 5th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wilmington University. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Wilmington University. About 99% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in medical ethics at Wilmington University make a median salary of 86,993.
The 5th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University College. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from National University College. Around 98% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that National University College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,993.
The 8th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Columbia. Of these students, 80% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,993.
Case Western Reserve University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Case Western. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Case Western Reserve University medical ethics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,993.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UPenn. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. University of Pennsylvania medical ethics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $86,993.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,731 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from IWU. About 93% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that IWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,993.
Harvard University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Harvard. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in medical ethics at Harvard University make a median salary of 86,993.
The University of Texas at El Paso is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from UTEP. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that UTEP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,993.
The 15th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Framingham State University. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Framingham State. About 85% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Framingham State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,993.
Stony Brook University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 100% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in medical ethics at Stony Brook University make a median salary of 86,993.
Mount St. Joseph University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Mount St. Joe. Those who complete their master's degree in medical ethics at Mount St. Joseph University make a median salary of 86,993.
The 19th most popular school in the country for medical ethics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from Temple. About 73% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Temple graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,993.
University of Rochester is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical ethics. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in medical ethics from University of Rochester. Of these students, 79% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Rochester graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,993.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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