by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 16 U.S. colleges awarded 90 degrees and certificates in Clinical and Translational Science. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 61% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $160,729 one year after completing, rising to $197,150 after four years.
A degree in Clinical and Translational Science involves the study of A Program Of Study That Prepares Clinicians To Direct A Broad Range Of Scientific Or Clinical Or Translational Studies, Translate Scientific Knowledge Into Clinical Practice, And Bridge Clinical Science With Laboratory Investigations. Includes Instruction In Bioinformatics, Information Technology, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Grant Writing, Management And Analysis Of Clinical Data, Clinical And Translational Research Law And Policy, Responsible Conduct Of Research, And Scientific Writing.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., clinical and translational science is a popular field of study, with 90 degrees awarded annually. 16 colleges award clinical and translational science degrees, an average of 6 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 15.
By level, the 90 awards include 11 bachelor’s degrees, 55 master’s degrees and 24 doctorates.
Women earned 64% of clinical and translational science degrees and certificates in the latest year (58 of 90). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (42) and Hispanic or Latino (14), and international students earned 10.
The most common clinical and translational science credential is the master’s degree: 55 of the 90 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to clinical and translational science call most for Writing, Active Learning and Science, and for knowledge of Biology, English Language and Medicine and Dentistry, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Inductive Reasoning, Oral Expression and Written Expression.
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How long a clinical and translational science degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 11 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 55 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 24 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to clinical and translational science, at 35.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 35.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 24.7% |
| Master’s degree | 24.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 8.0% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 6.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Clinical and Translational Science, with an average median salary of $111,314; the strongest outlook belongs to Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, at 8.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Parasitologist, Clinical Research Analyst, Researcher and Physician Scientist.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to clinical and translational science, at 125,815.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
Clinical and Translational Science graduates earn a median $160,729 one year after completing their program, $197,150 after four years and $197,894 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $160,729 |
| 4 years | $197,150 |
| 5 years | $197,894 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to clinical and translational science, with a median salary of $111,314.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
Clinical and Translational Science has 3 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 1,133 degrees a year; the largest are Medical Science/Scientist (1,070), Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Other (57) and Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain (6). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Science/Scientist | 1,070 |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Other | 57 |
| Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain | 6 |
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