Medicine

First professional degree · Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI

CIP 51.12

$62,864Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$130,503Median earnings 4 years after
$208,932Median earnings 5 years after
$251,502Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at Michigan State University earn a median of $62,864 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 $251,502, about 400% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Medicine (First professional degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$70,693$146,559
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$63,654$254,007
Wayne State University
Detroit
$63,587$165,514

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Medicine graduates from Michigan State University make?

The median salary is $62,864 one year after graduation and $208,932 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $251,502.

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