Medicine at Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Doctoral Degree
Nova Southeastern University graduates in medicine earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 259% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nova Southeastern University 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 |
Other Majors at Nova Southeastern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $156,942 | $110,451 | #4 of 5 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $131,167 | $101,636 | #40 of 45 |
| Optometry | $130,197 | $88,293 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $124,046 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $114,954 | $105,792 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $109,172 | $90,969 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $99,428 | $63,861 | #55 of 93 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $96,694 | $84,181 | #5 of 25 |
| Education | $81,299 | $72,724 | #30 of 36 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $80,533 | $73,033 | #118 of 177 |
| Dispute Resolution | $66,910 | $84,585 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $62,583 | $64,191 | #4 of 5 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $55,151 | — | #9 of 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nova Southeastern University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,451 one year after graduating and $130,217 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nova Southeastern University rank for medicine?
Among 28 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Nova Southeastern University ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Nova Southeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for medicine ($118,504), and the median federal debt at graduation is $336,670.
← All data for Nova Southeastern University · Methodology
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.