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Medical Science Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 44 students earned their Medical Science degrees in MA.

As a degree choice, Medical Science is the 186th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Medical Science Majors in Massachusetts

Medical Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a medical science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical science majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 11.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 68.2%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Medical Science Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 17,710 people employed in jobs related to a medical science degree, compared to 187,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Medical Science Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, medical science grads earn an average of $107,670. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 3 colleges in Massachusetts that offer medical science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

#2

Tufts University

Medford
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

44% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $54,590 after graduation. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Tufts.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $58,876. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

Medical Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers medical science majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Epidemiologists 14% $96,610
Medical Scientists 13% $84,070
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical science.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nursing 6,626
Public Health 1,567
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,457
Rehabilitation Professions 1,434
Allied Health Professions 1,125
Health/Medical Admin Services 859
Mental & Social Health Services 829
Health Sciences & Services 789

View all majors related to Medical Science

View Nationwide Medical Science Report

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