Medicine

First professional degree · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

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$63,519Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$106,964Median earnings 4 years after
$173,217Median earnings 5 years after
$144,732Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $63,519 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 $144,732, about 228% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Medicine (First professional degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem
$64,365$193,205
East Carolina University
Greenville
$63,673$152,343
Campbell University
Buies Creek
$61,520$272,392

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Medicine graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make?

The median salary is $63,519 one year after graduation and $173,217 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $144,732.

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