Medicine at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · First Professional Degree · about 255 graduates a year
Temple University graduates in medicine earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 184% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Temple 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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| 53 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $114,060 | $115,966 | #56 | $62,078 |
| 54 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $113,355 | $120,652 | #47 | $62,072 |
| 55 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $113,111 | $121,279 | #44 | $63,656 |
| 56 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $113,007 | $114,929 | #58 | $67,343 |
| 57 | Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR | $112,813 | $113,478 | #62 | $68,220 |
| 58 | Albany Medical College Albany, NY | $112,736 | $107,301 | #77 | $69,685 |
| 59 | University of California-San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $112,089 | $101,994 | #91 | $76,908 |
Other Majors at Temple University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $183,560 | $106,820 | #22 of 58 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $134,752 | $106,021 | #58 of 89 |
| Law | $117,775 | $71,729 | #48 of 174 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Temple University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,343 one year after graduating and $113,007 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Temple University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Temple University ranks #56 by median pay four years after graduation, and #58 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Temple University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $208,393.
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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.