Veterinary Medicine

Doctoral degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL

CIP 01.80

$96,557Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$133,973Median earnings 4 years after
$119,056Median earnings 5 years after
$196,772Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Veterinary Medicine at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $96,557 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $139,914 four years after graduating (middle half: $104,365–$186,754). Median debt is $196,772, about 204% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Veterinary Medicine (Doctoral degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Downers Grove
$108,719$344,542

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Veterinary Medicine graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign make?

The median salary is $96,557 one year after graduation and $119,056 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $196,772.

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