Medicine at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · First Professional Degree · about 131 graduates a year
Stony Brook University graduates in medicine earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 237% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Stony Brook 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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| 107 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $99,652 | $101,347 | #94 | $71,367 |
| 108 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $99,481 | $102,983 | #88 | $63,472 |
| 109 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $99,404 | $106,079 | #78 | $64,952 |
| 110 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $99,252 | $94,467 | #127 | $73,751 |
| 111 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $98,978 | $86,865 | #137 | $68,008 |
| 112 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $98,605 | $102,076 | #89 | $67,663 |
| 113 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $98,361 | $103,464 | #86 | $65,889 |
Other Majors at Stony Brook University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $160,639 | $74,680 | #47 of 58 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $142,801 | — | #10 of 31 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $87,514 | $73,055 | #10 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stony Brook University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,751 one year after graduating and $99,252 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stony Brook University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Stony Brook University ranks #110 by median pay four years after graduation, and #127 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Stony Brook University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $235,558.
← All data for Stony Brook University · 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.