Medicine at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · First Professional Degree · about 69 graduates a year
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates in medicine earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 208% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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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| 67 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $109,700 | $113,379 | #64 | $66,245 |
| 68 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $108,149 | $95,237 | #119 | $76,146 |
| 69 | Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | $107,918 | $112,294 | #66 | $66,958 |
| 70 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $107,267 | $105,389 | #80 | $63,528 |
| 71 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $106,964 | $114,788 | #60 | $63,519 |
| 72 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $106,490 | $120,579 | #48 | $61,929 |
| 73 | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | $106,472 | $108,251 | #75 | $65,632 |
Other Majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $79,658 | $54,507 | #154 of 174 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Illinois University-Carbondale medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,528 one year after graduating and $107,267 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks #70 by median pay four years after graduation, and #80 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $222,981.
← All data for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · 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.