Medicine

First professional degree · Vanderbilt University · Nashville, TN

CIP 51.12

$66,933Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,286Median earnings 4 years after
$112,986Median earnings 5 years after
$172,764Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at Vanderbilt University earn a median of $66,933 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 $172,764, about 258% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Medicine (First professional degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate
$61,666$315,197
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis
$60,957$190,581
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$60,144$194,983

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Medicine graduates from Vanderbilt University make?

The median salary is $66,933 one year after graduation and $112,986 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $172,764.

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