Bioethics/Medical Ethics Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics is offered at 240 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.7% of Bioethics/Medical Ethics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Bioethics/Medical Ethics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 5,250 students earned theirBioethics/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 (this page) | 4,592 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 191 |
Earnings of Bioethics/Medical Ethics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
The data on debt ranges for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 89.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 425 |
| Women | 3,524 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bioethics/Medical Ethics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,324 | 58.9% |
| Asian | 231 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 494 | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 460 | 11.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 75 | 1.9% |
| Race Unknown | 262 | 6.6% |
| International Students | 69 | 1.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Bioethics/Medical Ethics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 353 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Bioethics/Medical Ethics students seeking a master's degree is Western Governors University. This school awarded 1,039 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 755 master'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.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master'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.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master'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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 98 master'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.
Post University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Central University-Caguas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 90 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 73 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 62 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wilmington University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master'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.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. This school awarded 50 master'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.
Montclair State University is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioethics/Medical Ethics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master'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 University in the City of New York comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioethics/Medical Ethics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master'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.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Bioethics/Medical Ethics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master'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.
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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