Medicine at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · First Professional Degree · about 156 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates in medicine earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 140% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Madison 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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| 29 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $130,641 | $144,861 | #16 | $61,512 |
| 30 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $130,503 | $137,600 | #23 | $62,864 |
| 31 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $128,827 | $117,218 | #54 | $68,761 |
| 32 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $127,913 | $133,100 | #30 | $66,876 |
| 33 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $127,872 | $137,106 | #24 | $63,219 |
| 34 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $127,725 | $131,240 | #31 | $66,995 |
| 35 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $126,911 | $136,607 | #25 | — |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $139,210 | $94,918 | #31 of 89 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $122,648 | $89,592 | #20 of 26 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $122,428 | $108,953 | #22 of 31 |
| Law | $100,715 | $71,236 | #85 of 174 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $96,720 | $82,356 | #2 of 7 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $78,614 | $72,645 | #49 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,876 one year after graduating and $127,913 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at University of Wisconsin-Madison worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $179,642.
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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.