Medicine
First professional degree · University of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at University of California-Los Angeles earn a median of $74,916 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 $163,032, about 218% 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-Davis Davis | $72,848 | $126,027 |
| 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 |
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$135,373 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$119,390 - PhysicsDoctoral degree
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$109,272 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
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$108,892 - Materials EngineeringMaster's degree
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$94,611 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$91,677 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$85,864 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$85,369 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyDoctoral degree
$83,835
Frequently asked questions
How much do Medicine graduates from University of California-Los Angeles make?
The median salary is $74,916 one year after graduation and $178,507 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $163,032.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.