by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for medical science students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 131 degrees in medical science to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The medical science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Medical Science rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for medical science schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Medical Science Schools in the Far Western US Region list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the medical science degree levels they offer.
It is difficult to beat Oregon Health & Science University if you wish to pursue a degree in medical science. Located in the large city of Portland, OHSU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a degree in medical science from Oregon Health & Science University
George Fox University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in medical science. GFU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Newberg.More information about a degree in medical science from George Fox University
University of California - San Diego is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in medical science. Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Soon after graduating, medical science degree recipients usually earn around $121,264 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in medical science from University of California - San DiegoExplore the best medical science schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 330 | 76 |
| Washington | 300 | 7 |
| Oregon | 266 | 22 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Medical Science has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | 124 |
| Clinical and Translational Science | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 28,627 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 19,921 |
| Allied Health Professions | 11,943 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 10,180 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 9,011 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 8,038 |
| Public Health | 7,547 |
| Dental Support Services | 6,022 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 4,719 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 3,825 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.