Medicine
First professional degree · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston · Houston, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston earn a median of $66,107 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 $139,347, about 211% 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 |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas | $65,632 | $130,658 |
| 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 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesMaster's degree
$184,569 - Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesGraduate certificate
$182,819 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$178,755 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$110,523 - DentistryFirst professional degree
$102,000 - Medical Illustration and InformaticsMaster's degree
$97,173 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$82,043 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$73,181 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$62,618 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$60,515 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$59,360 - Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyMaster's degree
$55,480
Frequently asked questions
How much do Medicine graduates from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston make?
The median salary is $66,107 one year after graduation and $155,447 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $139,347.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.