by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 21 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Medical Science Doctor's Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 110 doctor's degrees in medical science to qualified students.
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Your choice of medical science for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for medical science students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Medical Science Doctor's Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in medical science.
Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a great decision for students interested in a doctor's degree in medical science. Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester.More information about a doctorate in medical science from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
It's difficult to beat Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in medical science. Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, RMUoHP is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in medical science from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in medical science. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in medical science from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in medical science has to take a look at The University of Texas Medical Branch. Located in the fringe town of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in medical science from The University of Texas Medical Branch
Located in the medium-sized city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in medical science from Yale University
Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in medical science from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in medical science from Emory University
Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Medford.More information about a doctorate in medical science from Tufts University
Case Western is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cleveland.More information about a doctorate in medical science from Case Western Reserve University
Located in the city of Houston, Baylor College of Medicine is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in medical science from Baylor College of Medicine
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Medical Science is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | 98 |
| Clinical and Translational Science | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 28,623 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 15,249 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 15,192 |
| Nursing | 10,943 |
| Dentistry | 6,742 |
| Chiropractic | 2,658 |
| Optometry | 1,803 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 1,176 |
| Communication Sciences | 1,045 |
| Public Health | 981 |
