by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with medical science programs.
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Northwestern was ranked #4 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for medical science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in medical science from Northwestern. This makes it the #5 most popular school for medical science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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Online degrees for the Northwestern medical science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
Medical Science majors graduating with a master's degree from Northwestern make a median salary of $124,451 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $182,422.
The medical science program at Northwestern awarded 27 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 26% of these degrees went to men with the other 74% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in medical science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the medical science majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 154 |
| Communication Sciences | 142 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 141 |
| Public Health | 106 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 54 |
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