Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
Health Professions
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $202,941 | $178,862 to $246,042 | 14 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +6% (2023 to 2033), about 56,100 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,650 | +17.3% | 27,400 |
| Physicians, All Other | $236,000 | +2.5% | 9,600 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $100,890 | +8.7% | 9,600 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $157,740 | +3.7% | 8,500 |
| Epidemiologists | $81,390 | +16.2% | 800 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $227,690 | +0.3% | 200 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.