Medicine
First professional degree · Western University of Health Sciences · Pomona, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences earn a median of $65,634 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 $296,307, about 451% 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 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $71,598 | $191,478 |
| Loma Linda University Loma Linda | $66,750 | $242,970 |
| Touro University California Vallejo | $64,884 | $313,933 |
Other programs at Western University of Health Sciences
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$176,424 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$132,122 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree
$116,917 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$115,594 - Veterinary MedicineFirst professional degree
$108,647 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree
$93,424 - DentistryFirst professional degree
$91,130 - OptometryFirst professional degree
$84,910 - Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsMaster's degree
$70,144 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingGraduate certificate
$126,283
Frequently asked questions
How much do Medicine graduates from Western University of Health Sciences make?
The median salary is $65,634 one year after graduation and $231,526 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $296,307.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.