Medicine

Doctoral degree · University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA

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$67,163Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$118,330Median earnings 4 years after
$129,999Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Medicine at University of California-San Diego earn a median of $67,163 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $118,504 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,695–$219,037).

Medicine (Doctoral degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of California-Riverside
Riverside
$67,270$141,628
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland
$67,061$244,534

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Medicine graduates from University of California-San Diego make?

The median salary is $67,163 one year after graduation and $129,999 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.