Medicine at University of California-San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · First Professional Degree · about 188 graduates a year
University of California-San Francisco graduates in medicine earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 117% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-San Francisco 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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| 56 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $113,007 | $114,929 | #58 | $67,343 |
| 57 | Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR | $112,813 | $113,478 | #62 | $68,220 |
| 58 | Albany Medical College Albany, NY | $112,736 | $107,301 | #77 | $69,685 |
| 59 | University of California-San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $112,089 | $101,994 | #91 | $76,908 |
| 60 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $112,084 | $127,225 | #40 | — |
| 61 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $112,043 | $102,025 | #90 | — |
| 62 | Barry University Miami, FL | $111,890 | $119,093 | #51 | $59,188 |
Other Majors at University of California-San Francisco by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $179,523 | $74,390 | #1 of 89 |
| Dentistry | $152,323 | $81,971 | #53 of 58 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $96,225 | $84,998 | #2 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-San Francisco medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,908 one year after graduating and $112,089 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-San Francisco rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, University of California-San Francisco ranks #59 by median pay four years after graduation, and #91 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at University of California-San Francisco worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $131,110.
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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.