Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists does

Medical scientists conduct research to develop new drugs, treatments, and medical devices that improve human health. They design experiments, analyze data, and work in laboratories to advance our understanding of diseases and how to treat them.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a doctoral degree. About 8+ years of higher education.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$110,000. Estimated payback: ~5 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — $90,150/yr
• Environmental Restoration Planners — $82,220/yr
• Industrial Ecologists — $82,220/yr
• Climate Change Policy Analysts — $82,220/yr
• Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — $82,220/yr