Medicine
First professional degree · University of California-Irvine · Irvine, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at University of California-Irvine earn a median of $71,598 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 $191,478, about 267% 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-Davis Davis | $72,848 | $126,027 |
| 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-Irvine
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$87,715 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
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$85,995 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$83,436 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$82,161 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,412 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,812 - Applied MathematicsMaster's degree
$78,041 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,835 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$73,209 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$70,432 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
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$67,633 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$67,425 - Public HealthMaster's degree
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$67,170
Frequently asked questions
How much do Medicine graduates from University of California-Irvine make?
The median salary is $71,598 one year after graduation and $143,998 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $191,478.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.