Medicine at Wayne State University
Detroit, MI · First Professional Degree · about 268 graduates a year
Wayne State University graduates in medicine earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 156% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wayne State 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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| 73 | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | $106,472 | $108,251 | #75 | $65,632 |
| 74 | Brown University Providence, RI | $106,465 | $104,857 | #82 | $72,351 |
| 75 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $106,442 | $101,311 | #95 | $78,891 |
| 76 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $106,280 | $112,060 | #67 | $63,587 |
| 77 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $106,268 | $113,404 | #63 | $63,975 |
| 78 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $106,097 | $100,982 | #96 | $67,077 |
| 79 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $105,882 | $96,346 | #113 | $75,814 |
Other Majors at Wayne State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $96,763 | $70,500 | #90 of 174 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wayne State University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,587 one year after graduating and $106,280 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wayne State University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Wayne State University ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #67 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Wayne State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $165,514.
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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.