Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX · First Professional Degree · about 170 graduates a year
Baylor College of Medicine graduates in medicine earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 106% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Baylor College of Medicine 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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| 130 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $94,678 | $100,773 | #97 | $66,116 |
| 131 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $94,416 | $85,974 | #138 | $65,887 |
| 132 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $94,158 | $92,510 | #128 | $70,039 |
| 133 | Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | $93,456 | $95,017 | #121 | $66,887 |
| 134 | New York University New York, NY | $93,412 | $88,909 | #135 | — |
| 135 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $92,532 | $98,746 | #100 | $66,273 |
| 136 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $90,785 | $79,551 | #142 | $68,568 |
Other Majors at Baylor College of Medicine by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $212,438 | $227,784 | #1 of 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Baylor College of Medicine medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,887 one year after graduating and $93,456 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Baylor College of Medicine rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Baylor College of Medicine ranks #133 by median pay four years after graduation, and #121 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Baylor College of Medicine worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $99,030.
← All data for Baylor College of Medicine · 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.