Medicine first professional degree programs in Pennsylvania
Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and first professional degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicinePhiladelphia · Debt not reported$139,9812Lake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineErie · Debt not reported$138,0383Temple UniversityPhiladelphia · Debt not reported$113,0074Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park · Debt not reported$110,8145University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia · Debt not reported$99,6526University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh · Debt not reported$98,2197Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia · Debt not reported$96,3298Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia · Debt not reported$95,437
CAREER CONTEXT IN PA
What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
29-1212Cardiologists
- State median wage
- $579,120
- Middle 50% wage range
- $503,970–$606,470
- State employment
- 640
- Projected growth
- +4.8%
- Annual openings
- 500
29-1211Anesthesiologists
- State median wage
- $461,390
- Middle 50% wage range
- $450,320–$530,450
- State employment
- 410
- Projected growth
- +3.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
29-1224Radiologists
- State median wage
- $455,380
- Middle 50% wage range
- $398,220–$518,320
- State employment
- 1,360
- Projected growth
- +3.4%
- Annual openings
- 700
29-1222Physicians, Pathologists
- State median wage
- $413,370
- Middle 50% wage range
- $298,970–$455,420
- State employment
- 210
- Projected growth
- +4.8%
- Annual openings
- 300
29-1242Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
- State median wage
- $354,020
- Middle 50% wage range
- $314,000–$399,200
- State employment
- 240
- Projected growth
- +4.0%
- Annual openings
- 400
29-1215Family Medicine Physicians
- State median wage
- $306,030
- Middle 50% wage range
- $214,660–$397,910
- State employment
- 4,190
- Projected growth
- +3.3%
- Annual openings
- 2,900
29-1241Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
- State median wage
- $304,290
- Middle 50% wage range
- $171,150–$394,070
- State employment
- 310
- Projected growth
- +4.5%
- Annual openings
- 200
29-1223Psychiatrists
- State median wage
- $278,970
- Middle 50% wage range
- $235,240–$342,920
- State employment
- 830
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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 | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Philadelphia | $139,981 | Not available |
| 2 | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | Erie | $138,038 | Not available |
| 3 | Temple University | Philadelphia | $113,007 | Not available |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park | $110,814 | Not available |
| 5 | University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | $99,652 | Not available |
| 6 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh | $98,219 | Not available |
| 7 | Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia | $96,329 | Not available |
| 8 | Drexel University | Philadelphia | $95,437 | 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 Pennsylvania
What do Medicine first professional degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $99,652 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 Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.