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Medical Science in Pennsylvania

Medical Science Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 78 students earned their Medical Science degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Medical Science is the 188th most popular major in the state out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Science Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 53
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 20.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Medical Science Grads in Pennsylvania

12,580 people in the state and 187,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medical science.

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Wages for Medical Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, medical science grads earn an average of $114,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $32,223. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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Medical Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers medical science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Epidemiologists 18% $70,680
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 11,477
Rehabilitation Professions 3,183
Allied Health Professions 2,804
Medicine 2,307
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,823
Health Sciences & Services 1,691
Public Health 1,486
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,353

View all majors related to Medical Science

View Nationwide Medical Science Report

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