Medicine at Cornell University
Ithaca, NY · First Professional Degree
Cornell University graduates in medicine earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Cornell 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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| 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 | — |
| 92 | Weill Medical College of Cornell University New York, NY | $103,352 | $98,370 | #103 | — |
| 93 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX | $102,873 | $104,592 | #83 | $66,107 |
| 94 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $102,862 | $119,071 | #52 | $60,253 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cornell University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn $103,352 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cornell University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Cornell University ranks #91 by median pay four years after graduation, and #102 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Cornell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460).
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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.