Veterinary Medicine at University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · First Professional Degree · about 129 graduates a year
University of Pennsylvania graduates in veterinary medicine earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 140% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Pennsylvania Compares for Veterinary Medicine
All 26 colleges reporting veterinary 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 | Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, CA | $152,572 | $138,831 | #9 | $108,647 |
| 2 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $145,237 | $127,896 | #20 | $92,786 |
| 3 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $140,787 | $143,139 | #4 | $114,736 |
| 4 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $137,892 | $167,306 | #1 | $98,378 |
| 5 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $137,005 | $139,335 | #8 | $100,273 |
| 6 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $134,085 | $138,805 | #10 | $96,208 |
| 7 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $133,556 | $122,843 | #23 | $105,558 |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $132,986 | $141,916 | #7 | $97,697 |
| 9 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $132,788 | $149,089 | #2 | $103,575 |
| 10 | Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | $131,865 | $144,048 | #3 | $98,489 |
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 |
| Medicine | $99,652 | $71,367 | #107 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Pennsylvania veterinary medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $100,273 one year after graduating and $137,005 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Pennsylvania rank for veterinary medicine?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for veterinary medicine graduates, University of Pennsylvania ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is veterinary medicine at University of Pennsylvania worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for veterinary medicine ($131,316), and the median federal debt at graduation is $191,170.
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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.