Medicine at Wake Forest University
Winston-salem, NC · First Professional Degree · about 141 graduates a year
Wake Forest University graduates in medicine earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 162% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wake Forest 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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| 40 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $123,824 | $128,549 | #38 | $63,138 |
| 41 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $121,373 | $129,523 | #37 | $61,632 |
| 42 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $120,123 | $142,112 | #19 | $61,440 |
| 43 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $119,030 | $127,736 | #39 | $64,365 |
| 44 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR | $117,552 | $138,525 | #22 | $61,012 |
| 45 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $116,861 | $114,815 | #59 | $65,807 |
| 46 | University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE | $116,814 | $120,732 | #46 | $64,475 |
Other Majors at Wake Forest University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $112,646 | $76,252 | #58 of 174 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wake Forest University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,365 one year after graduating and $119,030 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wake Forest University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Wake Forest University ranks #43 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Wake Forest University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $193,205.
← All data for Wake Forest 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.