Medicine at Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY · First Professional Degree · about 175 graduates a year
Upstate Medical University graduates in medicine earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 201% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Upstate Medical 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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| 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 | — |
| 50 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $115,241 | $130,488 | #35 | $62,460 |
| 51 | Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY | $115,161 | $109,609 | #71 | $66,054 |
| 52 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $114,132 | $103,853 | #85 | $79,753 |
| 53 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $114,060 | $115,966 | #56 | $62,078 |
| 54 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $113,355 | $120,652 | #47 | $62,072 |
Other Majors at Upstate Medical University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $82,480 | — | #29 of 63 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $79,170 | $66,379 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Upstate Medical University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,054 one year after graduating and $115,161 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Upstate Medical University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Upstate Medical University ranks #51 by median pay four years after graduation, and #71 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Upstate Medical University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $231,479.
← All data for Upstate Medical 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.