Medicine at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH · First Professional Degree · about 198 graduates a year
Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates in medicine earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 195% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ohio State University-Main Campus 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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| 106 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $99,911 | $95,095 | #120 | $74,616 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $198,071 | $130,546 | #5 of 58 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $137,783 | $95,506 | #36 of 89 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $132,986 | $97,697 | #8 of 26 |
| Optometry | $132,661 | $95,369 | #8 of 16 |
| Law | $122,732 | $77,868 | #35 of 174 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ohio State University-Main Campus medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,952 one year after graduating and $99,404 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ohio State University-Main Campus rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Ohio State University-Main Campus ranks #109 by median pay four years after graduation, and #78 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Ohio State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $193,467.
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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.