Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Medical ethicists are consultants, teachers, researchers, and policymakers in the field of medical ethics, the branch of philosophy that addresses the moral issues involved in medical practice and research. Medical ethicists often work as philosophy, religion, and health teachers. There are approximately 23,100 philosophy and religious teachers, and 199,480 health specialties teachers employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Master's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Curious
Problem-Solving
Scientific
Career Ladder
Director of Research Project or Center for Ethical Study, or Professor, or Consultant
Experienced Medical Ethicist
Entry-Level Medical Ethicist
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