Doctor’s Degrees in Medical Science
Education Levels of Medical Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 193 people earned their doctor's degree in medical science. This earns it the #118 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 science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 725 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 193 |
| Graduate Certificate | 170 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Medical Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in medical science is $78,125. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $78,125 and the high is $78,125.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for medical science majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in medical science. About 67.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 63 |
| Women | 130 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 123 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
Most Popular Medical Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in medical science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from UW Seattle. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical science at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 78,125.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from CU Anschutz. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus medical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,125.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from OHIO Athens. Data shows that OHIO Athens graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,125.
George Washington University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from GWU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. George Washington University medical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,125.
The 6th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from UW - Madison. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,125.
Butler University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,225 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Butler. Of these students, 67% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Butler University medical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,125.
University of Kentucky is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from UK. Data shows that UK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,125.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Louisiana State University. Data shows that Louisiana State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,125.
The 6th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from UT Health San Antonio. Data shows that UT Health San Antonio graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,125.
The 11th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Dakota. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from USD. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical science at University of South Dakota make a median salary of 78,125.
The 11th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,908 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,804 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. About 70% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical science at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine make a median salary of 78,125.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. Each year, around 1,200 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 science from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,125.
The 11th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is West Virginia University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from WVU. West Virginia University medical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,125.
Yale University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Yale. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,125.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medical science. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medical science from Pitt. Those who complete their doctor's degree in medical science at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus make a median salary of 78,125.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical science 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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