Medicine at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · First Professional Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates in medicine earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 267% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Polytechnic Institute and 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 |
| … | |||||
| 128 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $95,353 | $101,491 | #93 | $64,154 |
| 129 | New York Medical College Valhalla, NY | $95,053 | $90,471 | #132 | $73,918 |
| 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 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,887 one year after graduating and $94,416 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks #131 by median pay four years after graduation, and #138 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $251,904.
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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.