Medicine at Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · First Professional Degree · about 163 graduates a year
Northwestern University graduates in medicine earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 214% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern 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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| 129 | New York Medical College Valhalla, NY | $95,053 | $90,471 | #132 | $73,918 |
| 130 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $94,678 | $100,773 | #97 | $66,116 |
| 131 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $94,416 | $85,974 | #138 | $65,887 |
| 132 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $94,158 | $92,510 | #128 | $70,039 |
| 133 | Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | $93,456 | $95,017 | #121 | $66,887 |
| 134 | New York University New York, NY | $93,412 | $88,909 | #135 | — |
| 135 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $92,532 | $98,746 | #100 | $66,273 |
Other Majors at Northwestern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $291,132 | $210,979 | #4 of 174 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $155,436 | $129,670 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,039 one year after graduating and $94,158 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Northwestern University ranks #132 by median pay four years after graduation, and #128 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Northwestern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $201,568.
← All data for Northwestern 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.