Medicine at Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · Doctoral Degree
Liberty University graduates in medicine earn 49% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 150% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Liberty University Compares for Medicine
All 28 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 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $211,199 | $256,250 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $176,742 | $160,940 | #3 | $61,144 |
| 3 | Marian University Indianapolis, IN | $174,993 | $187,735 | #2 | $63,528 |
| 4 | Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA | $165,829 | $150,894 | #4 | $67,061 |
| 5 | Midwestern University-Downers Grove Downers Grove, IL | $145,060 | $142,520 | #5 | $63,729 |
| 6 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $130,217 | $138,599 | #6 | $61,451 |
| 7 | University of New England Biddeford, ME | $129,270 | $137,380 | #8 | $65,581 |
| 8 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $128,469 | $116,898 | #15 | $67,270 |
| 9 | Meharry Medical College Nashville, TN | $126,788 | $138,502 | #7 | $63,408 |
| 10 | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science North Chicago, IL | $120,036 | $117,935 | #14 | $65,640 |
Other Majors at Liberty University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $76,969 | $65,103 | #143 of 151 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $73,065 | $63,590 | #23 of 24 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $70,534 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $51,327 | $56,551 | #14 of 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Liberty University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,144 one year after graduating and $176,742 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Liberty University rank for medicine?
Among 28 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Liberty University ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Liberty University worth it?
Its graduates earn 49% more than the national median for medicine ($118,504), and the median federal debt at graduation is $264,232.
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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.