Medicine
First professional degree · University of California-Davis · Davis, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at University of California-Davis earn a median of $72,848 one year after completing the program. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $112,460 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,012–$214,525). Median debt is $126,027, about 173% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Medicine (First professional degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Stanford | $79,753 | $71,477 |
| University of California-San Francisco San Francisco | $76,908 | $131,110 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $75,814 | $234,702 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $74,916 | $163,032 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $71,598 | $191,478 |
| Loma Linda University Loma Linda | $66,750 | $242,970 |
| Western University of Health Sciences Pomona | $65,634 | $296,307 |
| Touro University California Vallejo | $64,884 | $313,933 |
Other programs at University of California-Davis
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$141,870 - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherMaster's degree
$133,463 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$128,179 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$120,153 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$96,418 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$94,624 - Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical SciencesFirst professional degree
$93,981 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$86,909 - LawFirst professional degree
$85,816 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$84,343 - Engineering, GeneralBachelor's degree
$82,956 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,231 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,165 - Materials EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,110 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$72,371 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,633 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$71,322 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,419 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,337
Frequently asked questions
How much do Medicine graduates from University of California-Davis make?
The median salary is $72,848 one year after graduation and $202,075 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $126,027.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.