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2027 Best Bioethics/Medical Ethics Schools in the Southeast Region

15 Colleges in the United States
582 Bioethics/Medical Ethics Degrees Awarded
$60,851 Avg Early-Career Salary

Bioethics/Medical Ethics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools to find the best for bioethics/medical ethics students.

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Best Schools for Bioethics/Medical Ethics in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the bioethics/medical ethics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Bioethics/Medical Ethics

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University tops our 2027 ranking of the best bioethics/medical ethics schools. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. Vanderbilt University graduates 94% of students within six years. Vanderbilt University awarded about 19 bioethics/medical ethics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bioethics/medical ethics program make about $77,997 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,975. Get the full bioethics/medical ethics details for Vanderbilt University

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in bioethics/medical ethics, landing the #2 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Durham. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. There were roughly 47 bioethics/medical ethics students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bioethics/medical ethics degree from Duke University earn around $77,120 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,296. Get the full bioethics/medical ethics details for Duke University

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Students looking for a strong bioethics/medical ethics program will find one at Emory University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 91% of students finish within six years. Emory University awarded about 11 bioethics/medical ethics degrees in the most recent data year. Bioethics/medical Ethics graduates of Emory University earn a median of $67,840 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,431. Get the full bioethics/medical ethics details for Emory University

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Students looking for a strong bioethics/medical ethics program will find one at Galen College Of Nursing Louisville, which ranked #4. This moderately-sized private for-profit university is located in the city of Louisville. Roughly 23% of students complete a degree within six years here. Galen College Of Nursing Louisville awarded about 233 bioethics/medical ethics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bioethics/medical ethics program make about $63,726 in their early career. Galen College Of Nursing Louisville graduates carry a median of $32,425 in student loans. Get the full bioethics/medical ethics details for Galen College Of Nursing Louisville

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Rhodes College
Memphis, TN

Students looking for a strong bioethics/medical ethics program will find one at Rhodes College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Memphis, Rhodes College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rhodes College awarded about 26 bioethics/medical ethics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bioethics/medical ethics degree recipients from Rhodes College generally make around $40,807. Students borrow a median of $23,078 to complete this degree. Get the full bioethics/medical ethics details for Rhodes College

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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

University Of Richmond placed #6 among the best bioethics/medical ethics schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of University of Richmond. University Of Richmond graduates 85% of students within six years. University Of Richmond awarded about 27 bioethics/medical ethics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bioethics/medical ethics program make about $53,815 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. Get the full bioethics/medical ethics details for University Of Richmond

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best bioethics/medical ethics schools. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 bioethics/medical ethics students who graduated with this degree at Clemson University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bioethics/medical ethics degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $53,834. Clemson University graduates carry a median of $23,783 in student loans. More information about a degree in bioethics/medical ethics from Clemson University

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University Of South Alabama came in at #8 for bioethics/medical ethics this year. Located in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public university. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 bioethics/medical ethics degrees were awarded at University Of South Alabama in the most recent year. Bioethics/medical Ethics graduates of University Of South Alabama earn a median of $51,592 early in their careers. University Of South Alabama graduates carry a median of $26,513 in student loans. See the full bioethics/medical ethics program report for University Of South Alabama

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University landed the #9 spot for bioethics/medical ethics this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Buies Creek. About 60% of students finish within six years. Campbell University awarded about 27 bioethics/medical ethics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bioethics/medical ethics degree from Campbell University earn around $54,629 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,641 to complete this degree. Get the full bioethics/medical ethics details for Campbell University

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University Of South Carolina Upstate placed #10 among the best bioethics/medical ethics schools. University Of South Carolina Upstate is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Spartanburg. About 43% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 bioethics/medical ethics students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Carolina Upstate in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bioethics/medical ethics program make about $39,473 in their early career. University Of South Carolina Upstate graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. See the full bioethics/medical ethics program report for University Of South Carolina Upstate

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best bioethics/medical ethics schools. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 45 bioethics/medical ethics students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bioethics/medical ethics program make about $45,877 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,414. Get the full bioethics/medical ethics details for Liberty University

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Thomas University
Thomasville, GA

Thomas University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best bioethics/medical ethics schools. Set in the town of Thomasville, Thomas University is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 7% of students finish within six years. About 32 bioethics/medical ethics degrees were awarded at Thomas University in the most recent year. Graduates of the bioethics/medical ethics program make about $59,773 in their early career. Thomas University graduates carry a median of $28,454 in student loans. See the full bioethics/medical ethics program report for Thomas University

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Harding University earned the #13 position for bioethics/medical ethics this year. Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 bioethics/medical ethics degrees were awarded at Harding University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, bioethics/medical ethics degree recipients from Harding University generally make around $53,629. Typical student debt for the program is $26,715. See the full bioethics/medical ethics program report for Harding University

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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best bioethics/medical ethics schools. William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hattiesburg. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 bioethics/medical ethics students who graduated with this degree at William Carey University in the most recent data year. Bioethics/medical Ethics graduates of William Carey University earn a median of $85,666 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,079 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in bioethics/medical ethics from William Carey University

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South Universitysavannah Online earned the #15 position for bioethics/medical ethics this year. This large private for-profit university is located in the city of Savannah. Roughly 6% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 bioethics/medical ethics students who graduated with this degree at South Universitysavannah Online in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bioethics/medical ethics program make about $86,993 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $47,732 to complete this degree. Read more about the bioethics/medical ethics program at South Universitysavannah Online

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 15 schools evaluated.

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