Medical Scientist Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Medical Scientist is offered at 65 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Medical Scientist. This degree is more popular with female students, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 18.9% of Medical Scientist graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Medical Scientist Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,047 students earned theirMedical Scientist majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Medical Scientist at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 817 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 230 |
Earnings of Medical Scientist Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Medical Scientist of $166,630 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $160,729 |
| 4 years | $166,630 |
| 5 years | $197,894 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Medical Scientist. About 62.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 |
| Women | 59 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Medical Scientist graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 49.5% |
| Asian | 14 | 14.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 3.2% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.1% |
| International Students | 18 | 18.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 18.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Medical Scientist Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 85 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Medical Scientist. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Medical Scientist students seeking a doctor's degree is Butler University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 51 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 35 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon Health & Science University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Francisco is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Morehouse School of Medicine is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 30 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 25 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. This school awarded 22 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. This school awarded 20 doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Medical University of South Carolina is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medical Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Medical Scientist that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Translational Science | 79 |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Other | 33 |
| Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain | 4 |
| Pain Management | — |
| Tropical Medicine | — |
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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