Medicine at East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN · First Professional Degree · about 70 graduates a year
East Tennessee State University graduates in medicine earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 177% of one year’s pay at that point.
How East Tennessee State 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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| 63 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $111,336 | $105,969 | #79 | — |
| 64 | Howard University Washington, DC | $111,199 | $97,439 | #109 | $66,233 |
| 65 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $110,814 | $112,699 | #65 | $67,467 |
| 66 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $110,348 | $120,543 | #49 | $60,144 |
| 67 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $109,700 | $113,379 | #64 | $66,245 |
| 68 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $108,149 | $95,237 | #119 | $76,146 |
| 69 | Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | $107,918 | $112,294 | #66 | $66,958 |
Other Majors at East Tennessee State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $129,821 | $96,490 | #82 of 89 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Tennessee State University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,144 one year after graduating and $110,348 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East Tennessee State University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, East Tennessee State University ranks #66 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at East Tennessee State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $194,983.
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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.