Medicine
First professional degree · University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at University of Southern California earn a median of $75,814 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 $234,702, about 310% 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 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 |
| Western University of Health Sciences Pomona | $65,634 | $296,307 |
| Touro University California Vallejo | $64,884 | $313,933 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Medicine graduates from University of Southern California make?
The median salary is $75,814 one year after graduation and $139,886 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $234,702.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.