Medicine at Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN · First Professional Degree · about 104 graduates a year
Vanderbilt University graduates in medicine earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 191% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Vanderbilt 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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| 136 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $90,785 | $79,551 | #142 | $68,568 |
| 137 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $90,449 | $96,980 | #111 | $66,880 |
| 138 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $90,324 | $96,389 | #112 | $65,906 |
| 139 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $90,286 | $98,628 | #101 | $66,933 |
| 140 | The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN | $89,710 | $97,999 | #105 | $60,957 |
| 141 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $89,537 | $95,301 | #118 | $67,033 |
| 142 | Kansas City University Kansas City, MO | $77,706 | $83,317 | #141 | $62,840 |
Other Majors at Vanderbilt University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $196,797 | $156,307 | #14 of 174 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $133,154 | $141,289 | #18 of 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Vanderbilt University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,933 one year after graduating and $90,286 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Vanderbilt University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Vanderbilt University ranks #139 by median pay four years after graduation, and #101 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Vanderbilt University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $172,764.
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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.