Medicine at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · First Professional Degree · about 112 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates in medicine earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 143% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-Kansas City 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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| 30 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $130,503 | $137,600 | #23 | $62,864 |
| 31 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $128,827 | $117,218 | #54 | $68,761 |
| 32 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $127,913 | $133,100 | #30 | $66,876 |
| 33 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $127,872 | $137,106 | #24 | $63,219 |
| 34 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $127,725 | $131,240 | #31 | $66,995 |
| 35 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $126,911 | $136,607 | #25 | — |
| 36 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $126,613 | $120,509 | #50 | $69,106 |
Other Majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $173,323 | $138,806 | #32 of 58 |
| Law | $92,296 | $60,766 | #104 of 174 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Kansas City medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,219 one year after graduating and $127,872 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Kansas City rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, University of Missouri-Kansas City ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at University of Missouri-Kansas City worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $183,284.
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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.