Medicine at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · First Professional Degree · about 162 graduates a year
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates in medicine earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 142% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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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| 86 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $104,668 | $92,171 | #130 | $69,235 |
| 87 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $104,201 | $97,448 | #108 | $67,110 |
| 88 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $104,011 | $95,805 | #115 | $70,513 |
| 89 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $103,473 | $109,100 | #72 | $70,693 |
| 90 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $103,469 | $98,064 | #104 | $66,101 |
| 91 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $103,352 | $98,370 | #102 | — |
| 92 | Weill Medical College of Cornell University New York, NY | $103,352 | $98,370 | #103 | — |
Other Majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $224,391 | $170,537 | #12 of 174 |
| Dentistry | $176,961 | $118,492 | #27 of 58 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $143,783 | $74,688 | #19 of 89 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $137,193 | $108,665 | #14 of 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Michigan-Ann Arbor medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,693 one year after graduating and $103,473 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks #89 by median pay four years after graduation, and #72 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $146,559.
← All data for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · 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.