Medicine at Boston University
Boston, MA · First Professional Degree · about 149 graduates a year
Boston University graduates in medicine earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 200% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Boston 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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| 93 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX | $102,873 | $104,592 | #83 | $66,107 |
| 94 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $102,862 | $119,071 | #52 | $60,253 |
| 95 | Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY | $102,727 | $97,775 | #107 | $75,053 |
| 96 | Boston University Boston, MA | $102,530 | $90,288 | #133 | $70,654 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Boston University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $194,750 | $139,986 | #15 of 174 |
| Dentistry | $180,633 | $111,866 | #25 of 58 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $65,938 | $51,172 | #4 of 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boston University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,654 one year after graduating and $102,530 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Boston University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Boston University ranks #96 by median pay four years after graduation, and #133 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Boston University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $205,222.
← All data for Boston University · 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.