Medicine

First professional degree · University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA

CIP 51.12

$65,889Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$98,361Median earnings 4 years after
$178,334Median earnings 5 years after
$177,014Median federal debt
151Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at University of Iowa earn a median of $65,889 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 $177,014, about 269% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Medicine (First professional degree) at other Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
West Des Moines
$63,930$239,574

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Medicine graduates from University of Iowa make?

The median salary is $65,889 one year after graduation and $178,334 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $177,014.

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