Medicine at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · First Professional Degree · about 190 graduates a year
University of Kentucky graduates in medicine earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 185% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kentucky 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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| 47 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $116,665 | $120,868 | #45 | $66,463 |
| 48 | The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX | $116,208 | $118,149 | #53 | $61,688 |
| 49 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $116,041 | $122,352 | #43 | — |
| 50 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $115,241 | $130,488 | #35 | $62,460 |
| 51 | Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY | $115,161 | $109,609 | #71 | $66,054 |
| 52 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $114,132 | $103,853 | #85 | $79,753 |
| 53 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $114,060 | $115,966 | #56 | $62,078 |
Other Majors at University of Kentucky by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $185,878 | $123,321 | #17 of 58 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $135,755 | $90,985 | #52 of 89 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $119,485 | $117,024 | #23 of 31 |
| Law | $86,420 | $53,600 | #127 of 174 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $80,534 | $73,430 | #38 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kentucky medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,460 one year after graduating and $115,241 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kentucky rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, University of Kentucky ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at University of Kentucky worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $212,674.
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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.