Medicine first professional degree programs in California
Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and first professional degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in California
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Western University of Health SciencesPomona · Debt not reported$156,5112Touro University CaliforniaVallejo · Debt not reported$148,8023University of California, DavisDavis · Debt not reported$144,1304University of California, IrvineIrvine · Debt not reported$143,5305University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Debt not reported$143,4346University of California, RiversideRiverside · Debt not reported$126,6077Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda · Debt not reported$125,1758Stanford UniversityStanford · Debt not reported$114,1329University of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco · Debt not reported$112,08910University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · Debt not reported$105,882
CAREER CONTEXT IN CA
What related occupations pay in California
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
29-1241Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
- State median wage
- $400,150
- Middle 50% wage range
- $186,200–$433,530
- State employment
- 820
- Projected growth
- +4.5%
- Annual openings
- 200
29-1217Neurologists
- State median wage
- $357,080
- Middle 50% wage range
- $302,620–$357,080
- State employment
- 1,090
- Projected growth
- +6.4%
- Annual openings
- 300
29-1223Psychiatrists
- State median wage
- $353,500
- Middle 50% wage range
- $173,990–$414,640
- State employment
- 5,420
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 900
29-1216General Internal Medicine Physicians
- State median wage
- $313,890
- Middle 50% wage range
- $129,110–$388,150
- State employment
- 6,370
- Projected growth
- +4.0%
- Annual openings
- 1,900
29-1218Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- State median wage
- $301,240
- Middle 50% wage range
- $198,720–$331,190
- State employment
- 1,610
- Projected growth
- +1.7%
- Annual openings
- 500
29-1229Physicians, All Other
- State median wage
- $281,590
- Middle 50% wage range
- $98,870–$340,730
- State employment
- 25,530
- Projected growth
- +3.4%
- Annual openings
- 9,400
29-1224Radiologists
- State median wage
- $270,560
- Middle 50% wage range
- $106,000–$496,790
- State employment
- 690
- Projected growth
- +3.4%
- Annual openings
- 700
29-1242Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
- State median wage
- $253,430
- Middle 50% wage range
- $103,450–$363,050
- State employment
- Not reported
- Projected growth
- +4.0%
- Annual openings
- 400
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western University of Health Sciences | Pomona | $156,511 | Not available |
| 2 | Touro University California | Vallejo | $148,802 | Not available |
| 3 | University of California, Davis | Davis | $144,130 | Not available |
| 4 | University of California, Irvine | Irvine | $143,530 | Not available |
| 5 | University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $143,434 | Not available |
| 6 | University of California, Riverside | Riverside | $126,607 | Not available |
| 7 | Loma Linda University | Loma Linda | $125,175 | Not available |
| 8 | Stanford University | Stanford | $114,132 | Not available |
| 9 | University of California, San Francisco | San Francisco | $112,089 | Not available |
| 10 | University of Southern California | Los Angeles | $105,882 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Medicine in California
What do Medicine first professional degree graduates earn in California?
Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $126,607 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Western University of Health Sciences has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.