Health Professions And Related Programs

Best Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies institutions in the US, ranked by earnings

Compare 80 U.S. colleges offering Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies by graduate earnings, cost, and outcomes. Federal data across 37 states.

Institutions
80
offering CIP 51.14
States offered
37
with a program page
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Degrees / yr
1,163
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$223,926
1 year after graduation
US pay · Epidemiologists
$94,160
BLS OEWS 2024

About Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies programs

The Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies program focuses on advanced education in health professions, preparing students for various roles in medical and clinical settings. This program is ideal for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of medicine and surgery, as well as those interested in pursuing specialty training or non-clinical careers in the healthcare industry.

Learn more about Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

What you'll learn

Students in this program will develop essential skills in critical thinking, communication, and scientific inquiry. Coursework typically covers topics in biology, medicine, and public health, equipping graduates with the knowledge to investigate diseases, oversee public health programs, and educate communities about health issues.

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard, predominant credential).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH Public · Graduate degree
$223,9263275%$16,250

Offered across 37 states

The same program, compared state by state. Pick a state for in-state earnings and institutions.

StateInstitutionsMedian earningsTop institution by earnings
Ohio5$223,926University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Arizonalimited1
Arkansaslimited1
California7
Coloradolimited1
Connecticutlimited2
District of Columbialimited2
Floridalimited2
Georgia3
Illinois4
Indianalimited2
Iowalimited1
Kentuckylimited1
Louisiana3
Massachusetts3
Michiganlimited1
Minnesota4
Mississippilimited1
Missouri3
New Jerseylimited1
New Mexicolimited1
New York6
North Carolinalimited2
North Dakotalimited1
Oklahomalimited1
Oregonlimited2
Pennsylvania3
Rhode Islandlimited1
South Carolinalimited2
South Dakotalimited1
Tennesseelimited1
Texas6
Vermontlimited1
Virginialimited1
Washingtonlimited1
West Virginialimited1
Wisconsinlimited1

Careers & outlook

The payoff after graduation: occupation 19-1041, Epidemiologists, and its national outlook.

Graduates of the Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies program can pursue careers in various health-related fields. The job outlook is much faster than average, with a projected growth rate of 16.2% and approximately 800 annual openings. The median wage for positions in this field is $83,980, typically requiring a master's degree.

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+16.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$83,980
typically Master's degree
National employment
11,460
Epidemiologists
US average pay
$94,160
annual, BLS OEWS 2024
US median pay
$83,980
annual

Top-paying metros

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
$143,560avg
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
$142,220avg
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$136,460avg
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
$114,540avg
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$114,400avg

Related careers

Physicians, All Other
$253,470 avg · 315,360 jobs
Epidemiologists
$94,160 avg · 11,460 jobs
Dentists, All Other Specialists
$246,530 avg · 5,900 jobs

Skills & knowledge in Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies programs

From the U.S. Dept. of Labor for the occupation this program most leads to.

Skills you'll build

Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Speaking
Science
Active Listening
Active Learning
Mathematics

Knowledge areas

Mathematics
Biology
Medicine and Dentistry
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Communications and Media

What graduates do on the job

  • Communicate research findings on various types of diseases to health practitioners, policy makers, and the public.
  • Oversee public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance systems, and public health improvement.
  • Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission.
  • Educate healthcare workers, patients, and the public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention.
  • Monitor and report incidents of infectious diseases to local and state health agencies.
  • Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.

Tools & technology

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC WONDERCenters for Disease Control and Prevention Epi InfoCircle Systems Stat/TransferCytel EgretData visualization softwareDatabase softwareDisease Mapping and Analysis Program DMAPEpicenter Software Epilog

Concentrations within Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

Specializations under this field (NCES CIP 2020).

  • Medical Science/Scientist
    CIP 51.1401

    An undifferentiated clinical science program that prepares clinicians to conduct clinical and translational research in various areas

  • Clinical and Translational Science
    CIP 51.1402

    A program of study that prepares clinicians to direct a broad range of scientific or clinical or translational studies, translate scientific knowledge into clinical practice, and bridge clinical scien

  • Pain Management
    CIP 51.1403

    A post-residency program of study that prepares physicians in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of acute and chronic pain

  • Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain
    CIP 51.1404

    A program that prepares clinicians to evaluate, diagnose, and treat of a wide variety of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain disorders as well as the treatment of sleep apnea and snor

  • Tropical Medicine
    CIP 51.1405

    A program that prepares clinicians to prevent and control vector-borne and tropical infectious diseases

  • Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Other
    CIP 51.1499

    Any program in medical clinical sciences or graduate medical studies not listed above.

Common questions

What is the focus of the Medical Clinical Sciences program?+

The program focuses on advanced education in health professions, emphasizing medicine and surgery.

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, communication, and scientific inquiry skills.

What is the job outlook for graduates?+

The job outlook is much faster than average, with a growth rate of 16.2%.

What level of education is typically required?+

A master's degree is typically required for careers in this field.

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