Medicine
First professional degree · Upstate Medical University · Syracuse, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at Upstate Medical University earn a median of $66,054 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 $231,479, about 350% 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 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $64,438 | $215,899 |
Other programs at Upstate Medical University
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$116,774 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$109,921 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$77,319 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$72,045 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesFirst professional degree
$66,379 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$63,447 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$42,681 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree
$82,480
Frequently asked questions
How much do Medicine graduates from Upstate Medical University make?
The median salary is $66,054 one year after graduation and $170,417 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $231,479.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.