Medicine at Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA · First Professional Degree · about 243 graduates a year
Drexel University graduates in medicine earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 272% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drexel 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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| 123 | Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | $96,329 | $97,967 | #106 | $67,992 |
| 124 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $96,288 | $84,511 | #140 | $69,793 |
| 125 | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Rochester, MN | $95,873 | $91,579 | #131 | $67,276 |
| 126 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $95,437 | $97,060 | #110 | $68,085 |
| 127 | Northeast Ohio Medical University Rootstown, OH | $95,374 | $101,778 | #92 | $65,043 |
| 128 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $95,353 | $101,491 | #93 | $64,154 |
| 129 | New York Medical College Valhalla, NY | $95,053 | $90,471 | #132 | $73,918 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drexel University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,085 one year after graduating and $95,437 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drexel University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Drexel University ranks #126 by median pay four years after graduation, and #110 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Drexel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $259,179.
← All data for Drexel 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.
