by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for medical science students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 148 master's degrees in medical science during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The medical science master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master'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 master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 schools for medical science students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Medical Science Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in medical science.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in medical science needs to take a look at University of Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in medical science from University of Pennsylvania
It's hard to beat University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus if you want to pursue a master's degree in medical science. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Soon after graduation, medical science master's recipients usually earn about $191,732 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in medical science from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a good choice for students pursuing a master's degree in medical science. Located in the large city of New York, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in medical science from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Georgetown University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in medical science. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in medical science from Georgetown University
Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a master’s in medical science from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
NYIT is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Old Westbury.More information about a master’s in medical science from New York Institute of Technology
Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in medical science from New York University
Explore the best medical science colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 49 |
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 66 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 4 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 7 |
Medical Science is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | 128 |
| Clinical and Translational Science | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 6,237 |
| Public Health | 3,367 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2,875 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 2,376 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 2,288 |
| Communication Sciences | 2,014 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1,760 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 523 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 460 |
| Other Health Professions | 396 |
