Medicine at Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · First Professional Degree · about 100 graduates a year
Central Michigan University graduates in medicine earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 183% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Michigan 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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| 20 | Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Dothan, AL | $141,650 | $160,785 | #10 | $60,889 |
| 21 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $141,568 | $135,228 | #29 | $65,924 |
| 22 | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA | $139,981 | $142,362 | #18 | $63,717 |
| 23 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $138,552 | $146,087 | #15 | $63,654 |
| 24 | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie, PA | $138,038 | $140,386 | #20 | $63,605 |
| 25 | Rocky Vista University Parker, CO | $135,585 | $126,799 | #41 | $63,332 |
| 26 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $134,319 | $158,907 | #11 | $61,056 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Michigan University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,654 one year after graduating and $138,552 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Michigan University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Central Michigan University ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Central Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $254,007.
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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.