Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research.

$100,590
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+9% projected 2024–2034
Doctoral or professional degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Medical scientists conduct research aimed at improving overall human health.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Oregon Health & Science University, OR
$332,843
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(postbacc-cert)University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, OH
$223,926
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)University of California-San Francisco, CA
$219,237
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, OH
$201,510
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, PA
$200,264
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Emory University, GA
$188,661
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, CO
$188,042
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology(masters)University of Pennsylvania, PA
$185,874
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, MN
$182,422
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Jacksonville University, FL
$182,422
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Medical University of South Carolina, SC
$182,422
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, LA
$182,422
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Boston University, MA
$182,422
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY
$182,422
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Michigan State University, MI
$182,422
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Loyola University Chicago, IL
$182,422
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Georgetown University, DC
$182,422
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, LA
$182,422
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Morehouse School of Medicine, GA
$182,422
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Case Western Reserve University, OH
$182,422
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Keck Graduate Institute, CA
$182,422
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Brown University, RI
$182,422
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Harvard University, MA
$182,422
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY
$182,422
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Baylor College of Medicine, TX
$182,422

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