Medicine at Kansas City University
Kansas City, MO · First Professional Degree · about 392 graduates a year
Kansas City University graduates in medicine earn 31% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 360% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kansas City 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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| 139 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $90,286 | $98,628 | #101 | $66,933 |
| 140 | The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN | $89,710 | $97,999 | #105 | $60,957 |
| 141 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $89,537 | $95,301 | #118 | $67,033 |
| 142 | Kansas City University Kansas City, MO | $77,706 | $83,317 | #141 | $62,840 |
| 143 | Sonoran University of Health Sciences Tempe, AZ | $51,044 | $52,449 | #143 | $41,388 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kansas City University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,840 one year after graduating and $77,706 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kansas City University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Kansas City University ranks #142 by median pay four years after graduation, and #141 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Kansas City University worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $280,113.
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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.