Medicine

First professional degree · University of Kentucky · Lexington, KY

CIP 51.12

$62,460Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$115,241Median earnings 4 years after
$191,366Median earnings 5 years after
$212,674Median federal debt
190Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at University of Kentucky earn a median of $62,460 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 $212,674, about 340% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Medicine (First professional degree) at other Kentucky schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Louisville
Louisville
$61,929$199,999
University of Pikeville
Pikeville
$61,506$246,625

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Medicine graduates from University of Kentucky make?

The median salary is $62,460 one year after graduation and $191,366 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $212,674.

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