Medicine at Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH · First Professional Degree · about 74 graduates a year
Dartmouth College graduates in medicine earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 203% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dartmouth College 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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| 85 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $104,811 | $111,558 | #68 | $61,829 |
| 86 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $104,668 | $92,171 | #130 | $69,235 |
| 87 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $104,201 | $97,448 | #108 | $67,110 |
| 88 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $104,011 | $95,805 | #115 | $70,513 |
| 89 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $103,473 | $109,100 | #72 | $70,693 |
| 90 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $103,469 | $98,064 | #104 | $66,101 |
| 91 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $103,352 | $98,370 | #102 | — |
Other Majors at Dartmouth College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | $116,416 | — | #1 of 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dartmouth College medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,513 one year after graduating and $104,011 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dartmouth College rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Dartmouth College ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #115 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Dartmouth College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $210,783.
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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.