by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with medical science programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for medical science majors, Northwestern came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in medical science from Northwestern. This makes it the #5 most popular school for medical science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's medical science program at Northwestern make a median salary of $150,242. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all medical science graduates with a master's is $115,564.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the medical science majors at Northwestern University.
The medical science program at Northwestern awarded 32 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in medical science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 158 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 138 |
| Communication Sciences | 109 |
| Public Health | 107 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 45 |
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