Medicine at Harvard University
Cambridge, MA · First Professional Degree · about 167 graduates a year
Harvard University graduates in medicine earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 92% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Harvard 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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| 65 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $110,814 | $112,699 | #65 | $67,467 |
| 66 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $110,348 | $120,543 | #49 | $60,144 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Harvard University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $291,490 | $175,880 | #3 of 174 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $272,009 | $205,703 | #1 of 5 |
| Dentistry | $151,692 | $74,743 | #54 of 58 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $63,549 | $44,290 | #6 of 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Harvard University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,146 one year after graduating and $108,149 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Harvard University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Harvard University ranks #68 by median pay four years after graduation, and #119 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Harvard University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $99,160.
← All data for Harvard 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.