Medicine at University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · First Professional Degree · about 183 graduates a year
University of California-Los Angeles graduates in medicine earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 114% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Los Angeles Compares for Medicine
All 143 colleges reporting medicine earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $224,231 | $253,897 | #1 | $61,506 |
| 2 | Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Yakima, WA | $195,564 | $179,877 | #4 | $62,909 |
| 3 | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Lewisburg, WV | $173,189 | $204,892 | #2 | $61,064 |
| 4 | Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | $170,521 | $186,276 | #3 | $61,666 |
| 5 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $162,680 | $168,843 | #7 | $65,809 |
| 6 | A T Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville, MO | $162,225 | $173,939 | #5 | $63,530 |
| 7 | Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center West Des Moines, IA | $160,081 | $168,386 | #8 | $63,930 |
| 8 | Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, CA | $156,511 | $142,415 | #17 | $65,634 |
| 9 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $154,758 | $165,150 | #9 | $63,869 |
| 10 | Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Blacksburg, VA | $153,927 | $140,165 | #21 | $61,935 |
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| 16 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $144,434 | $154,998 | #13 | $63,673 |
| 17 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $144,130 | $131,149 | #32 | $72,848 |
| 18 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $143,530 | $130,603 | #33 | $71,598 |
| 19 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $143,434 | $130,516 | #34 | $74,916 |
| 20 | Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Dothan, AL | $141,650 | $160,785 | #10 | $60,889 |
| 21 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $141,568 | $135,228 | #29 | $65,924 |
| 22 | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA | $139,981 | $142,362 | #18 | $63,717 |
Other Majors at University of California-Los Angeles by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Los Angeles medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,916 one year after graduating and $143,434 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Los Angeles rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, University of California-Los Angeles ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at University of California-Los Angeles worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% more than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $163,032.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.