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#1 #1 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Brown University Providence, RI In 1969, Brown University removed general education requirements, allowing students to craft their own journey with the help of an advising network. Popular concentrations include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Applied Mathematics, General, International Relations and Affairs, Biology/Biological......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $58,721
#2 #2 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Vermont Burlington, VT Annually, the University of Vermont awards about 223 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Environmental Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,320–1,440 Median Starting Salary $63,729
#3 #3 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $50,243
#4 #4 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL At Jacksonville University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,536
#5 #5 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,510–1,580 Median Starting Salary $51,666
#6 #6 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,133
#7 #7 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Yale University New Haven, CT Yale offers students seventy possible majors, which must be declared by sophomore or junior years, but students are always welcome to change. Some of the top majors currently are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General,......view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $52,162
#8 #8 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 471 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $60,236
#9 #9 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 304 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $53,853
#10 #10 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN At Saint Cloud State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 940–1,220 Median Starting Salary $60,010
#11 #11 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA At the University of California-San Diego, the most popular majors students study are Cognitive Science, Anatomy, and Computer Science. In fact, the University of California-San Diego grants 689 degrees annually to graduating Cognitive Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,290–1,490 Median Starting Salary $52,855
#12 #12 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, Finance, and General. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 210 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $59,541
#13 #13 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,120–1,310 Median Starting Salary $62,624
#14 #14 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH At Case Western Reserve University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $60,077
#15 #15 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Every year, New York Institute of Technology awards about 100 degrees to those studying Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,190–1,430 Median Starting Salary $56,089
#16 #16 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Emory University Atlanta, GA At Emory University, the most popular majors students pursue are Management Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Emory University grants 429 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $55,744
#17 #17 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 233 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $56,281
#18 #18 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 555 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#19 #19 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Median Starting Salary $51,775
#20 #20 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 455 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#21 #21 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,350–1,520 Median Starting Salary $57,150
#22 #22 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA At the University of California-Irvine, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,426
#23 #23 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1346 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $53,300
#24 #24 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Georgetown University Washington, DC At Georgetown University, the most popular majors students study are International Relations and Affairs, Finance, General, Political Science and Government, and General. In fact, Georgetown University grants 289 degrees annually to International Relations and Affairs majors....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,400–1,550 Median Starting Salary $57,995
#25 #25 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 177 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,470–1,560 Median Starting Salary $59,401
#26 #26 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA At Tulane University of Louisiana, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,400–1,510 Median Starting Salary $57,029
#27 #27 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $62,271
#28 #28 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 399 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,230–1,450 Median Starting Salary $58,991
#29 #29 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $55,138
#30 #30 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 486 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,570
#31 #31 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Lasell University Newton, MA At Lasell University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Communication, General, Fashion/Apparel Design, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Lasell University grants 35 degrees every year to Communication, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,160 Median Starting Salary $63,906
#32 #32 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 377 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $61,233
#33 #33 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Mississippi University, MS At the University of Mississippi, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,060–1,310 Median Starting Salary $57,637
#34 #34 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 250 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Median Starting Salary $57,731
#35 #35 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 883 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $61,722
#36 #36 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $57,787
#37 #37 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 179 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $59,385
#38 #38 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO At the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,714
#39 #39 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 367 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,774
#40 #40 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Augusta University Augusta, GA At Augusta University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Augusta University grants 162 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,160 Median Starting Salary $56,800
#41 #41 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Morehouse School of Medicine Atlanta, GA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#42 #42 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#43 #43 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of California-San Francisco San Francisco, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#44 #44 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Rochester, MN Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#45 #45 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport Shreveport, LA At Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, only two majors are offered: Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,146
#46 #46 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC At Medical University of South Carolina, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,210
#47 #47 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#48 #48 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR At Oregon Health & Science University, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,241
#49 #49 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. Rush University Chicago, IL At Rush University, only three majors are offered: Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Cardiovascular......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,268
#50 #50 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#51 #51 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the three most popular college majors students study are Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,199
#52 #52 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX At The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,165
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About Medical Scientist

An undifferentiated clinical science program that prepares clinicians to conduct clinical and translational research in various areas. Note: programs that prepare clinicians to conduct research in specific scientific fields should report under the relevant CIP code series (e.g., Series 26 Biological and Biomedical Sciences).

While Medical Scientist offers degrees up to the Doctors degree research scholarship, most students earn a Masters degree. Students major in Medical Scientist all around the US, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in California. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Medical Scientist is $38,300.

Popularity of Medical Scientist Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Medical Scientist, include Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Epidemiologists, both of which are in high demand. Though there are positions that pay more, like Natural Sciences Managers. the most available position for Medical Scientist majors is Natural Sciences Managers.

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These are the highest paying careers for Medical Scientist majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Medical Scientist majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

689

Female Students

444 (64%)

Male Students

245 (35%)

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#1 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S.

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#2 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S.

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#3 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S.

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#5 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S.

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#6 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S.

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#7 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S.

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#8 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S.

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#9 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S.

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#10 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S.

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#11 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S.

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#12 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S.

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#13 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S.

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#14 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S.

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#15 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S.

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#16 Best College for Medical Scientist in the U.S.

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