Medicine at Emory University
Atlanta, GA · First Professional Degree · about 129 graduates a year
Emory University graduates in medicine earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 185% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Emory University 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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| 109 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $99,404 | $106,079 | #78 | $64,952 |
| 110 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $99,252 | $94,467 | #127 | $73,751 |
| 111 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $98,978 | $86,865 | #137 | $68,008 |
| 112 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $98,605 | $102,076 | #89 | $67,663 |
| 113 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $98,361 | $103,464 | #86 | $65,889 |
| 114 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $98,219 | $99,890 | #99 | $67,571 |
| 115 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $97,806 | $89,061 | #134 | $67,024 |
Other Majors at Emory University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $152,126 | $79,803 | #20 of 174 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $97,227 | $102,148 | #1 of 11 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $85,267 | $71,789 | #16 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Emory University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,663 one year after graduating and $98,605 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Emory University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Emory University ranks #112 by median pay four years after graduation, and #89 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Emory University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $181,971.
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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.