by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 6 U.S. colleges awarded 57 degrees and certificates in Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies (Other). Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 72% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $160,729 one year after completing, rising to $197,150 after four years.
A major in Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies (Other) involves the study of Any Program In Medical Clinical Sciences Or Graduate Medical Studies Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, medical clinical sciences/graduate medical studies (other) draws strong interest, with 57 degrees awarded annually. 6 colleges award medical clinical sciences/graduate medical studies (other) degrees, an average of 10 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 18.
By level, the 57 awards include 41 master’s degrees and 16 doctorates.
Women earned 79% of medical clinical sciences/graduate medical studies (other) degrees and certificates in the latest year (45 of 57). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (24) and Asian (8), and international students earned 1.
The most common medical clinical sciences/graduate medical studies (other) credential is the master’s degree: 41 of the 57 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to medical clinical sciences/graduate medical studies (other) 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 medical clinical sciences/graduate medical studies (other) degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 41 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 16 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to medical clinical sciences/graduate medical studies (other), 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 Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies (Other), 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 Pharmaceutical Botanist, Clinical Scientist, Toxicologist and Neurophysiologist.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to medical clinical sciences/graduate medical studies (other), at 125,815.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies (Other) 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 medical clinical sciences/graduate medical studies (other), with a median salary of $111,314.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies (Other) has 3 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 1,166 degrees a year; the largest are Medical Science/Scientist (1,070), Clinical and Translational Science (90) 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 |
| Clinical and Translational Science | 90 |
| Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain | 6 |
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