Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA · First Professional Degree · about 274 graduates a year
Thomas Jefferson University graduates in medicine earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 189% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Thomas Jefferson 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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| 120 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $97,089 | $103,339 | #87 | $62,210 |
| 121 | University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $96,990 | $85,120 | #139 | $66,096 |
| 122 | Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC | $96,864 | $107,407 | #76 | $60,849 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Thomas Jefferson University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,992 one year after graduating and $96,329 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Thomas Jefferson University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Thomas Jefferson University ranks #123 by median pay four years after graduation, and #106 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Thomas Jefferson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $181,998.
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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.