by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of bioethics/medical ethics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 180 doctor's degrees in bioethics/medical ethics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The medical ethics doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality medical ethics program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor'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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for bioethics/medical ethics students working on their doctor's degree.
The medical ethics 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 Bioethics/Medical Ethics Doctor's Degree Schools.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for bioethics/medical ethics students seeking a a doctor's degree.
The University of Texas Medical Branch is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in bioethics/medical ethics. Located in the fringe town of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in bioethics/medical ethics from The University of Texas Medical Branch
Teachers College at Columbia University is a great option for students interested in a doctor's degree in bioethics/medical ethics. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in bioethics/medical ethics from Teachers College at Columbia University
Loyola University Chicago is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in bioethics/medical ethics. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in bioethics/medical ethics from Loyola University Chicago
Duquesne University is a good option for students interested in a doctor's degree in bioethics/medical ethics. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in bioethics/medical ethics from Duquesne University
SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis.More information about a doctorate in bioethics/medical ethics from Saint Louis University
AMC Albany is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Albany.More information about a doctorate in bioethics/medical ethics from Albany Medical College
Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in bioethics/medical ethics from Capella University
Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Louisville.More information about a doctorate in bioethics/medical ethics from Bellarmine University
Located in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in bioethics/medical ethics from William Carey University
Logan University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Chesterfield.More information about a doctorate in bioethics/medical ethics from Logan University
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Bioethics/Medical Ethics is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 32 |
| Health Professions Education | 13 |
| Medical/Health Humanities | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 28,623 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 15,249 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 15,192 |
| Nursing | 10,943 |
| Dentistry | 6,742 |
| Chiropractic | 2,658 |
| Optometry | 1,803 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 1,176 |
| Communication Sciences | 1,045 |
| Public Health | 981 |
