Medicine at Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC · First Professional Degree · about 154 graduates a year
Medical University of South Carolina graduates in medicine earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 222% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Medical University of South Carolina 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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| 119 | Rush University Chicago, IL | $97,168 | $95,467 | #117 | $66,767 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Medical University of South Carolina by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $172,695 | $104,862 | #35 of 58 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $135,953 | $87,597 | #48 of 89 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Medical University of South Carolina medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,849 one year after graduating and $96,864 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Medical University of South Carolina rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Medical University of South Carolina ranks #122 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Medical University of South Carolina worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $214,651.
← All data for Medical University of South Carolina · 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.