Medicine at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC · First Professional Degree · about 199 graduates a year
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates in medicine earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 135% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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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| 68 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $108,149 | $95,237 | #119 | $76,146 |
| 69 | Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | $107,918 | $112,294 | #66 | $66,958 |
| 70 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $107,267 | $105,389 | #80 | $63,528 |
| 71 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $106,964 | $114,788 | #60 | $63,519 |
| 72 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $106,490 | $120,579 | #48 | $61,929 |
| 73 | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | $106,472 | $108,251 | #75 | $65,632 |
| 74 | Brown University Providence, RI | $106,465 | $104,857 | #82 | $72,351 |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $198,570 | $137,708 | #3 of 58 |
| Law | $142,928 | $81,794 | #23 of 174 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $142,610 | $102,075 | #11 of 31 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $135,678 | $60,593 | #54 of 89 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $87,889 | $70,488 | #4 of 7 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $73,711 | $67,224 | #60 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,519 one year after graduating and $106,964 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks #71 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $144,732.
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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.