Medicine at Rush University
Chicago, IL · First Professional Degree · about 136 graduates a year
Rush University graduates in medicine earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 221% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rush 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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| 116 | University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK | $97,714 | $109,710 | #69 | $62,748 |
| 117 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $97,714 | $109,710 | #70 | $62,748 |
| 118 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $97,532 | $95,825 | #114 | $66,669 |
| 119 | Rush University Chicago, IL | $97,168 | $95,467 | #117 | $66,767 |
| 120 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $97,089 | $103,339 | #87 | $62,210 |
| 121 | University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $96,990 | $85,120 | #139 | $66,096 |
| 122 | Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC | $96,864 | $107,407 | #76 | $60,849 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rush University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,767 one year after graduating and $97,168 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rush University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Rush University ranks #119 by median pay four years after graduation, and #117 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Rush University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $214,974.
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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.