Medicine

Doctoral degree · Midwestern University-Downers Grove · Downers Grove, IL

CIP 51.12

$63,729Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$145,060Median earnings 4 years after

$226,326Median earnings 5 years after

$355,209Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Medicine at Midwestern University-Downers Grove earn a median of $63,729 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 $355,209, about 557% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Medicine (Doctoral degree) at other Illinois schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science North Chicago	$65,640	$240,470

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Other programs at Midwestern University-Downers Grove

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$205,504
DentistryDoctoral degree$134,367
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$123,370
OptometryDoctoral degree$117,219
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationDoctoral degree$114,040
Veterinary MedicineDoctoral degree$108,719
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree$77,489
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree$77,332
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree$74,591
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$63,128
Biology, GeneralMaster's degree$24,810
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$230,075

Frequently asked questions

How much do Medicine graduates from Midwestern University-Downers Grove make?

The median salary is $63,729 one year after graduation and $226,326 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $355,209.

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