by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Medical Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 91 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master'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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for medical science students working on their master's degree.
The medical science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Medical Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for medical science students seeking a a master's degree.
Emory University is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in medical science. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in medical science from Emory University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in medical science has to look into Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.
Master's students who receive their degree from the medical science program earn about $101,041 for their early career.
More information about a master’s in medical science from Vanderbilt University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in medical science has to check out Medical University of South Carolina. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, MUSC is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in medical science from Medical University of South Carolina
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in medical science. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in medical science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in medical science from West Virginia University
Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in medical science from University of Miami
Located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in medical science from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Located in the city of Atlanta, MSM is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in medical science from Morehouse School of Medicine
Tulane is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New Orleans.More information about a master’s in medical science from Tulane University of Louisiana
Ole Miss is a very large public university located in the town of University.More information about a master’s in medical science from University of Mississippi
Explore the best medical science colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 9 |
| Georgia | 190 | 33 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 8 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 11 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 7 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 9 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 3 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 11 |
Medical Science is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | 91 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 11,075 |
| Public Health | 3,876 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3,244 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 3,176 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 2,540 |
| Communication Sciences | 2,085 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1,779 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 442 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 400 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 304 |
