Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA · First Professional Degree · about 189 graduates a year
Virginia Commonwealth University graduates in medicine earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 200% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Commonwealth 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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| 99 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $101,722 | $109,067 | #73 | $65,402 |
| 100 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $101,675 | $99,895 | #98 | $70,564 |
| 101 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $101,569 | $108,965 | #74 | $64,247 |
| 102 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $101,335 | $92,275 | #129 | $65,351 |
| 103 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $100,874 | $88,392 | #136 | $68,275 |
| 104 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $100,409 | $116,231 | #55 | $59,199 |
| 105 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $100,331 | $95,494 | #116 | $64,438 |
Other Majors at Virginia Commonwealth University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $197,507 | $105,967 | #6 of 58 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $135,859 | $90,076 | #49 of 89 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Commonwealth University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,351 one year after graduating and $101,335 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Commonwealth University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Virginia Commonwealth University ranks #102 by median pay four years after graduation, and #129 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $202,416.
← All data for Virginia Commonwealth University · 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.