Medicine
First professional degree · Cornell University · Ithaca, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$103,352Median earnings 4 years after
$135,907Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at Cornell University earn a median of $81,671. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $112,460 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,012–$214,525).
Medicine (First professional degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $78,891 | $63,865 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx | $75,053 | $47,503 |
| CUNY City College New York | $74,620 | $171,263 |
| Hofstra University Hempstead | $74,616 | $153,791 |
| New York Medical College Valhalla | $73,918 | $278,775 |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $73,751 | $235,558 |
| Albany Medical College Albany | $69,685 | $247,523 |
| New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury | $69,106 | $271,124 |
| Touro University New York | $67,607 | $330,479 |
| University of Rochester Rochester | $67,077 | $170,110 |
| Upstate Medical University Syracuse | $66,054 | $231,479 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $64,438 | $215,899 |
Other programs at Cornell University
- LawDoctoral degree
$213,356 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$179,274 - Computer ScienceMaster's degree
$153,588 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$152,656 - Operations ResearchMaster's degree
$125,810 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$123,586 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$123,494 - Systems EngineeringMaster's degree
$117,455 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$112,291 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringDoctoral degree
$111,753 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$103,650 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringMaster's degree
$102,439 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$100,516 - Veterinary MedicineDoctoral degree
$100,161 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$99,587 - Operations ResearchBachelor's degree
$96,377 - Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's degree
$92,163 - Real EstateMaster's degree
$89,132 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$87,251 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$85,578
Frequently asked questions
How much do Medicine graduates from Cornell University make?
The median salary is $81,671 and $135,907 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.