Medicine at University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY · First Professional Degree · about 120 graduates a year
University of Pikeville graduates in medicine earn 99% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 110% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Pikeville 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 |
Other Majors at University of Pikeville by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optometry | — | $120,196 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Pikeville medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,506 one year after graduating and $224,231 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Pikeville rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, University of Pikeville ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at University of Pikeville worth it?
Its graduates earn 99% more than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $246,625.
← All data for University of Pikeville · 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.