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2027 Best Medical Science Schools in the Southeast Region

9 Colleges in the United States
159 Medical Science Degrees Awarded
$84,637 Avg Early-Career Salary

Medical Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their medical science programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for medical science students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Medical Science in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the medical science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Medical Science

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

No school ranked higher than Clemson University this year for medical science. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. Clemson University awarded about 10 medical science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical science degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $53,834. Students borrow a median of $23,783 to complete this degree. Read more about the medical science program at Clemson University

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Students looking for a strong medical science program will find one at Emory University, which ranked #2. Emory University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 23 medical science degrees were awarded at Emory University in the most recent year. Graduates of the medical science program make about $188,661 in their early career. Emory University graduates carry a median of $19,431 in student loans. Read more about the medical science program at Emory University

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A rank of #3 makes Medical University Of South Carolina one of the top schools for medical science. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Charleston. There were roughly 27 medical science students who graduated with this degree at Medical University Of South Carolina in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical science degree recipients from Medical University Of South Carolina generally make around $89,719. Medical University Of South Carolina graduates carry a median of $29,043 in student loans. See the full medical science program report for Medical University Of South Carolina

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in medical science, ranking #4. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. University Of Miami awarded about 13 medical science degrees in the most recent data year. Medical Science graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of $57,234 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the medical science program at University Of Miami

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in medical science, ranking #5. Set in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 medical science students who graduated with this degree at High Point University in the most recent data year. Medical Science graduates of High Point University earn a median of $113,352 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,785 to complete this degree. See the full medical science program report for High Point University

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport placed #6 among the best medical science schools. Located in the city of Shreveport, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport is a small public university. There were roughly 11 medical science students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical science program make about $76,528 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $40,400 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in medical science from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport

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Morehouse School Of Medicine earned the #7 position for medical science this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Atlanta. Morehouse School Of Medicine awarded about 32 medical science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical science degree from Morehouse School Of Medicine earn around $58,044 in the first couple years of their career. More information about a degree in medical science from Morehouse School Of Medicine

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West Virginia University landed the #8 spot for medical science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Morgantown. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. West Virginia University awarded about 12 medical science degrees in the most recent data year. Medical Science graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of $51,750 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,772 to complete this degree. Read more about the medical science program at West Virginia University

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University placed #9 among the best medical science schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Jacksonville. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. Jacksonville University awarded about 19 medical science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical science program make about $72,608 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,619. More information about a degree in medical science from Jacksonville University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.

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