Medicine
First professional degree · University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · Dallas, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center earn a median of $65,632 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 $130,658, about 199% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Medicine (First professional degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston | $66,887 | $99,030 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston | $66,107 | $139,347 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $65,395 | $121,190 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio | $63,177 | $138,096 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $62,078 | $147,832 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston | $61,688 | $140,138 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center Fort Worth | $60,678 | $165,702 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg | $60,293 | $104,124 |
Other programs at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsGraduate certificate
$114,133 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$73,834 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$50,428
Frequently asked questions
How much do Medicine graduates from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center make?
The median salary is $65,632 one year after graduation and $149,047 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $130,658.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.