Medicine at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE · First Professional Degree · about 117 graduates a year
University of Nebraska Medical Center graduates in medicine earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 161% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nebraska Medical Center 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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| 43 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $119,030 | $127,736 | #39 | $64,365 |
| 44 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR | $117,552 | $138,525 | #22 | $61,012 |
| 45 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $116,861 | $114,815 | #59 | $65,807 |
| 46 | University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE | $116,814 | $120,732 | #46 | $64,475 |
| 47 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $116,665 | $120,868 | #45 | $66,463 |
| 48 | The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX | $116,208 | $118,149 | #53 | $61,688 |
| 49 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $116,041 | $122,352 | #43 | — |
Other Majors at University of Nebraska Medical Center by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $168,581 | $132,480 | #40 of 58 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $132,214 | $112,647 | #70 of 89 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $115,780 | $107,883 | #27 of 31 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $79,514 | $74,591 | #44 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska Medical Center medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,475 one year after graduating and $116,814 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska Medical Center rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, University of Nebraska Medical Center ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #46 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at University of Nebraska Medical Center worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $187,596.
← All data for University of Nebraska Medical Center · 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.