by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how University of Rochester ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in medical ethics.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for medical ethics majors, University of Rochester came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Bioethics/Medical Ethics Schools | 4 |
| Best Bioethics/Medical Ethics Graduate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Bioethics/Medical Ethics Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rochester handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in bioethics/medical ethics. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in medical ethics from University of Rochester. This makes it the #20 most popular school for medical ethics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at University of Rochester paid an average of $1,970 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,150 | $63,150 |
| Fees | $1,198 | $1,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,924 | $18,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,380 | $1,380 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in medical ethics from University of Rochester. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor's in medical ethics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the University of Rochester medical ethics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Rochester Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's medical ethics program at University of Rochester make a median salary of $91,393. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all medical ethics graduates with a master's is $86,993.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a master's degree in medical ethics from University of Rochester. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Rochester are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master's in medical ethics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the medical ethics majors at University of Rochester.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 351 |
| Medicine | 106 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 77 |
| Public Health | 39 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.