by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Medical Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 39 master's degrees in medical science to qualified students.
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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 full 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.
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 Southwest Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in medical science.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in medical science has to take a look at Baylor College of Medicine. 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 master’s in medical science from Baylor College of Medicine
It's difficult to beat The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio if you want to pursue a master's degree in medical science. UT Health San Antonio is a small public university located in the city of San Antonio.More information about a master’s in medical science from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
It is hard to beat The University of Texas Medical Branch if you wish to pursue a master's degree in medical science. Located in the fringe town of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in medical science from The University of Texas Medical Branch
University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in medical science. UOHSC is a small public university located in the city of Oklahoma City.More information about a master’s in medical science from University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center
Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in medical science from University of Arizona
UTHealth is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Houston.More information about a master’s in medical science from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Located in the city of Dallas, UT Southwestern is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in medical science from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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Medical Science is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | 28 |
| Clinical and Translational Science | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 5,775 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2,323 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 2,291 |
| Communication Sciences | 1,136 |
| Public Health | 1,059 |
| Allied Health Professions | 1,029 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 673 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 495 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 214 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 153 |
