Medicine
First professional degree · Northwestern University · Evanston, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at Northwestern University earn a median of $70,039 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 $201,568, about 288% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Medicine (First professional degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago | $70,564 | $141,166 |
| Rush University Chicago | $66,767 | $214,974 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $66,669 | $249,216 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $65,807 | $263,341 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $63,528 | $222,981 |
Other programs at Northwestern University
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$224,402 - LawFirst professional degree
$210,979 - Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
$188,890 - Engineering, OtherMaster's degree
$162,147 - Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$144,879 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$140,444 - Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$131,093 - Community Organization and AdvocacyMaster's degree
$130,419 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesFirst professional degree
$129,670 - Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMaster's degree
$124,451 - Medical Illustration and InformaticsMaster's degree
$112,816 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$107,097 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$102,998 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$99,981 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$99,283 - Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherMaster's degree
$96,837 - Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree
$94,684 - Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMaster's degree
$93,115 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$90,302 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$89,811
Frequently asked questions
How much do Medicine graduates from Northwestern University make?
The median salary is $70,039 one year after graduation and $132,646 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $201,568.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.