Medicine
First professional degree · University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY
$64,438Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$100,331Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$215,899Median federal debt
175Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at University at Buffalo earn a median of $64,438 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 $215,899, about 335% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
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 |
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$66,090
Frequently asked questions
How much do Medicine graduates from University at Buffalo make?
The median salary is $64,438 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $215,899.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.