Medicine at University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Doctoral Degree
University of California-San Diego graduates in medicine earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of California-San Diego Compares for Medicine
All 28 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 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $211,199 | $256,250 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $176,742 | $160,940 | #3 | $61,144 |
| 3 | Marian University Indianapolis, IN | $174,993 | $187,735 | #2 | $63,528 |
| 4 | Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA | $165,829 | $150,894 | #4 | $67,061 |
| 5 | Midwestern University-Downers Grove Downers Grove, IL | $145,060 | $142,520 | #5 | $63,729 |
| 6 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $130,217 | $138,599 | #6 | $61,451 |
| 7 | University of New England Biddeford, ME | $129,270 | $137,380 | #8 | $65,581 |
| 8 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $128,469 | $116,898 | #15 | $67,270 |
| 9 | Meharry Medical College Nashville, TN | $126,788 | $138,502 | #7 | $63,408 |
| 10 | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science North Chicago, IL | $120,036 | $117,935 | #14 | $65,640 |
| 11 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $118,913 | $123,099 | #11 | $61,937 |
| 12 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $118,330 | $107,673 | #18 | $67,163 |
| 13 | Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Scranton, PA | $116,849 | $118,836 | #13 | $66,759 |
| 14 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $116,089 | $101,890 | #19 | $66,847 |
| 15 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $114,506 | $129,974 | #10 | $60,781 |
Other Majors at University of California-San Diego by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | $166,997 | $89,022 | #3 of 7 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $165,543 | $109,337 | #2 of 45 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $148,833 | — | — |
| Chemistry | $136,333 | $93,148 | #7 of 38 |
| Education | $131,358 | $122,372 | #1 of 36 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $130,000 | — | #1 of 93 |
| Biology | $129,900 | $80,294 | #6 of 14 |
| Political Science and Government | $104,566 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $100,332 | $79,645 | #2 of 5 |
| History | $79,871 | — | #3 of 6 |
| Music | $68,693 | — | #3 of 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-San Diego medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,163 one year after graduating and $118,330 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-San Diego rank for medicine?
Among 28 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, University of California-San Diego ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at University of California-San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for medicine ($118,504).
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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.