Medicine

First professional degree · Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center · West Des Moines, IA

CIP 51.12

$63,930Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$160,081Median earnings 4 years after
$230,347Median earnings 5 years after
$239,574Median federal debt
252Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center earn a median of $63,930 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 $239,574, about 375% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Medicine (First professional degree) at other Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Iowa
Iowa City
$65,889$177,014

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Medicine graduates from Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center make?

The median salary is $63,930 one year after graduation and $230,347 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $239,574.

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