Medical Scientist Master’s Degrees
There are 65 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Medical Scientist. This degree is more popular with female students, and about47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.1% of Medical Scientist graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Medical Scientist Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,047 people 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 (this page) | 817 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 230 |
Earnings of Medical Scientist Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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 master’s degree in Medical Scientist. About 64.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 245 |
| Women | 444 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Medical Scientist graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 263 | 38.2% |
| Asian | 110 | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 13.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 33 | 4.8% |
| International Students | 104 | 15.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 15.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Medical Scientist Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 85 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Medical Scientist. Learn more about the most popular below:
Butler University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Medical Scientist majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 132 master'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.
Brown University is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Medical Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Medical Scientist. This school awarded 35 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 34 master'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 Vermont is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 33 master'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.
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 Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master'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.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 32 master's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon Health & Science University is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master'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 Pennsylvania comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Medical Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master'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 California-San Francisco comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Medical Scientist. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Morehouse School of Medicine is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 30 master'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 is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Medical Scientist. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Medical Scientist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Medical Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master'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 Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a popular choice for Medical Scientist majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Medical Scientist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Medical University of South Carolina comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Medical Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Medical Scientist from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Medical Scientist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Medical Scientist that also offer master’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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