Master’s Degrees in Medical Science
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Education Levels of Medical Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 687 master's degrees were awarded to medical science majors. This earns it the #134 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 687 |
| Graduate Certificate | 112 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 110 |
Earnings of Medical Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in medical science is $115,564. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $79,640 to a high of $145,203.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for medical science students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in medical science. About 59.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 280 |
| Women | 407 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 125 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 295 |
| International Students | 108 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 60 |
Most Popular Medical Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 69 colleges that offer a master’s degree in medical science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Brown University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,944 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 master's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at Brown. Of these students, 57% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their master's degree in medical science from Harvard. Of these students, 49% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 master's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at Pitt. About 79% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Vermont. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 master's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at UVM. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 master's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at Northwestern. About 72% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their master's degree in medical science from UPenn. About 75% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Case Western Reserve University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical science. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at Case Western. About 69% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical science. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
Washington University in St Louis is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical science. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. The medical science program at Washington University in St Louis awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saint Cloud State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical science. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,839 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,009 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in medical science from St. Cloud State University. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Oregon Health & Science University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical science. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,222 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their master's degree in medical science from OHSU. Of these students, 59% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their master's degree in medical science from UCSD. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical science. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Of these students, 59% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York Institute of Technology is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical science. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,200 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 master's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at NYIT. About 57% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rush University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical science. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,828 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,253 per year. The medical science program at Rush University awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Francisco is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in medical science. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to medical science majors at UCSF. About 65% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. The medical science program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Morehouse School of Medicine. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in medical science from MSM. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
Emory University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in medical science. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. The medical science program at Emory University awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for medical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. The medical science program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 51,608 |
| Public Health | 16,133 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,736 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 14,517 |
| Allied Health Professions | 12,328 |
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*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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