Medicine at Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL · Doctoral Degree
Midwestern University-Downers Grove graduates in medicine earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 245% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Midwestern University-Downers Grove 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 Midwestern University-Downers Grove by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $230,075 | — | #3 of 126 |
| Dentistry | $174,977 | $134,367 | #2 of 5 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $151,469 | $108,719 | — |
| Optometry | $142,092 | $117,219 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $137,496 | $114,040 | #23 of 45 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $99,770 | $77,332 | #54 of 93 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $83,584 | $77,489 | #79 of 177 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Midwestern University-Downers Grove medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,729 one year after graduating and $145,060 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Midwestern University-Downers Grove rank for medicine?
Among 28 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Midwestern University-Downers Grove ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Midwestern University-Downers Grove worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for medicine ($118,504), and the median federal debt at graduation is $355,209.
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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.