Medicine at Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · First Professional Degree · about 110 graduates a year
Washington University in St Louis graduates in medicine earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 109% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington University in St Louis 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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| 134 | New York University New York, NY | $93,412 | $88,909 | #135 | — |
| 135 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $92,532 | $98,746 | #100 | $66,273 |
| 136 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $90,785 | $79,551 | #142 | $68,568 |
| 137 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $90,449 | $96,980 | #111 | $66,880 |
| 138 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $90,324 | $96,389 | #112 | $65,906 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Washington University in St Louis by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $141,243 | $87,690 | #25 of 174 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $90,497 | $75,877 | #3 of 7 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $81,216 | $72,074 | #34 of 63 |
| Behavioral Sciences | — | $67,670 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington University in St Louis medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,880 one year after graduating and $90,449 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington University in St Louis rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Washington University in St Louis ranks #137 by median pay four years after graduation, and #111 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Washington University in St Louis worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $99,009.
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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.