Medicine at University of Chicago
Chicago, IL · First Professional Degree · about 87 graduates a year
University of Chicago graduates in medicine earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 139% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Chicago 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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| 97 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $102,246 | $103,954 | #84 | $63,177 |
| 98 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $102,232 | $105,001 | #81 | $67,529 |
| 99 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $101,722 | $109,067 | #73 | $65,402 |
| 100 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $101,675 | $99,895 | #98 | $70,564 |
| 101 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $101,569 | $108,965 | #74 | $64,247 |
| 102 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $101,335 | $92,275 | #129 | $65,351 |
| 103 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $100,874 | $88,392 | #136 | $68,275 |
Other Majors at University of Chicago by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $279,203 | $199,603 | #6 of 174 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Chicago medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,564 one year after graduating and $101,675 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Chicago rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, University of Chicago ranks #100 by median pay four years after graduation, and #98 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at University of Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $141,166.
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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.