Medicine

First professional degree · University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA

CIP 51.12

$71,367Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$99,652Median earnings 4 years after
$142,943Median earnings 5 years after
$109,430Median federal debt
132Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at University of Pennsylvania earn a median of $71,367 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 $109,430, about 153% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Medicine (First professional degree) at other Pennsylvania schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Drexel University
Philadelphia
$68,085$259,179
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia
$67,992$181,998
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh
$67,571$181,338
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park
$67,467$215,577
Temple University
Philadelphia
$67,343$208,393
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia
$63,717$279,923
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erie
$63,605$240,729

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Medicine graduates from University of Pennsylvania make?

The median salary is $71,367 one year after graduation and $142,943 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $109,430.

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