Medicine

Doctoral degree · SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University · Brooklyn, NY

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$78,551Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$102,323Median earnings 4 years after
$142,603Median earnings 5 years after
$196,615Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University earn a median of $78,551 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $118,504 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,695–$219,037). Median debt is $196,615, about 250% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Medicine (Doctoral degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York
$76,744$126,350

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Medicine graduates from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University make?

The median salary is $78,551 one year after graduation and $142,603 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $196,615.

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