Medicine at University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · First Professional Degree · about 132 graduates a year
University of Pennsylvania graduates in medicine earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 110% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Pennsylvania 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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| 104 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $100,409 | $116,231 | #55 | $59,199 |
| 105 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $100,331 | $95,494 | #116 | $64,438 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at University of Pennsylvania by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $302,120 | $210,273 | #2 of 174 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $137,005 | $100,273 | #5 of 26 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Pennsylvania medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,367 one year after graduating and $99,652 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Pennsylvania rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, University of Pennsylvania ranks #107 by median pay four years after graduation, and #94 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at University of Pennsylvania worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $109,430.
← All data for University of Pennsylvania · 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.