Medicine
Doctoral degree · Samuel Merritt University · Oakland, CA
$67,061Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$165,829Median earnings 4 years after
$172,271Median earnings 5 years after
$244,534Median federal debt
—Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Medicine at Samuel Merritt University earn a median of $67,061 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). Median debt is $244,534, about 365% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Medicine (Doctoral degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Riverside Riverside | $67,270 | $141,628 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $67,163 | — |
Other programs at Samuel Merritt University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$141,819 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$136,933 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$136,861 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$119,486 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$94,881 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$78,495
Frequently asked questions
How much do Medicine graduates from Samuel Merritt University make?
The median salary is $67,061 one year after graduation and $172,271 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $244,534.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.