Medicine
First professional degree · Wake Forest University · Winston-Salem, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at Wake Forest University earn a median of $64,365 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 $193,205, about 300% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Medicine (First professional degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University Greenville | $63,673 | $152,343 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $63,519 | $144,732 |
| Campbell University Buies Creek | $61,520 | $272,392 |
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$104,615 - LawMaster's degree
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$85,944 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$82,055 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$76,722 - LawFirst professional degree
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$75,625 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$70,335 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$56,416 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$47,161 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$46,257 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
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$44,209 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$42,055 - Theological and Ministerial StudiesMaster's degree
$40,732 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$34,823 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,449 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$30,666
Frequently asked questions
How much do Medicine graduates from Wake Forest University make?
The median salary is $64,365 one year after graduation and $151,765 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $193,205.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.