Medicine at Duke University
Durham, NC · Doctoral Degree
Duke University graduates in medicine earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 153% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Duke University Compares for Medicine
All 28 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 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $211,199 | $256,250 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $176,742 | $160,940 | #3 | $61,144 |
| 3 | Marian University Indianapolis, IN | $174,993 | $187,735 | #2 | $63,528 |
| 4 | Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA | $165,829 | $150,894 | #4 | $67,061 |
| 5 | Midwestern University-Downers Grove Downers Grove, IL | $145,060 | $142,520 | #5 | $63,729 |
| 6 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $130,217 | $138,599 | #6 | $61,451 |
| 7 | University of New England Biddeford, ME | $129,270 | $137,380 | #8 | $65,581 |
| 8 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $128,469 | $116,898 | #15 | $67,270 |
| 9 | Meharry Medical College Nashville, TN | $126,788 | $138,502 | #7 | $63,408 |
| 10 | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science North Chicago, IL | $120,036 | $117,935 | #14 | $65,640 |
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| 24 | SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Brooklyn, NY | $102,323 | $97,390 | #26 | $78,551 |
| 25 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $100,955 | $90,892 | #28 | $75,823 |
| 26 | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX | $99,117 | $100,773 | #20 | $63,386 |
| 27 | Duke University Durham, NC | $92,928 | $99,725 | #21 | $67,570 |
| 28 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $92,454 | $99,130 | #23 | — |
Other Majors at Duke University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $261,230 | $205,891 | #1 of 26 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $161,843 | $156,275 | #27 of 126 |
| Genetics | $116,130 | $62,465 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | $114,307 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $97,542 | $97,602 | #1 of 14 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $80,920 | $68,778 | #108 of 177 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $49,440 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Duke University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,570 one year after graduating and $92,928 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Duke University rank for medicine?
Among 28 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Duke University ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Duke University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for medicine ($118,504), and the median federal debt at graduation is $142,262.
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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.