Medicine

First professional degree · Harvard University · Cambridge, MA

CIP 51.12

$76,146Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$108,149Median earnings 4 years after
$139,818Median earnings 5 years after
$99,160Median federal debt
167Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at Harvard University earn a median of $76,146 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 $99,160, about 130% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Medicine (First professional degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Boston University
Boston
$70,654$205,222
Tufts University
Medford
$69,235$218,623

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Medicine graduates from Harvard University make?

The median salary is $76,146 one year after graduation and $139,818 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $99,160.

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