2026 Best Bioethics/Medical Ethics Associate’s Degree Schools

Bioethics/Medical Ethics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 353 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for bioethics/medical ethics students pursuing a degree.

What’s on this page:

• Best Associate’s Degree Bioethics/Medical Ethics Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the United States

See the highest-ranked bioethics/medical ethics schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in Bioethics/Medical Ethics

1

University Of The District Of Columbia
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

35 Bioethics/Medical Ethics Degrees Awarded

$75,609 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of The District Of Columbia the best school in the country for a degree in bioethics/medical ethics. Located in the city of Washington, University Of The District Of Columbia is a moderately-sized public university. About 44% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 bioethics/medical ethics students who graduated with this degree at University Of The District Of Columbia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bioethics/medical ethics degree recipients from University Of The District Of Columbia generally make around $75,609. Typical student debt for the program is $21,475. Get the full bioethics/medical ethics details for University Of The District Of Columbia

2

Swedish Institute A College Of Health Sciences
New York, NY

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

48 Bioethics/Medical Ethics Degrees Awarded

$44,159 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong bioethics/medical ethics program will find one at Swedish Institute A College Of Health Sciences, which ranked #2. Located in the city of New York, Swedish Institute A College Of Health Sciences is a small private for-profit university. About 48 bioethics/medical ethics degrees were awarded at Swedish Institute A College Of Health Sciences in the most recent year. Students who receive their bioethics/medical ethics degree from Swedish Institute A College Of Health Sciences earn around $44,159 in the first couple years of their career. Swedish Institute A College Of Health Sciences graduates carry a median of $24,013 in student loans. See the full bioethics/medical ethics program report for Swedish Institute A College Of Health Sciences

Other Bioethics/Medical Ethics Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 353 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.