Location: Elk Grove, CA•In-State Tuition: $56,501•Admission Rate: 85%
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$72,848
Est. from CA median (9 programs)

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Medicine professional's programs at peer institutions in California (15 total in state)

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California Northstate UniversityElk Grove$56,501$72,848*———
Stanford UniversityStanford$62,484$79,753*$101,249——
University of California-San FranciscoSan Francisco—$76,908*$98,456——
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles$68,237$75,814*$96,525——
University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles$13,747$74,916*$117,510——
University of California-DavisDavis$15,247$72,848*$120,783——
National Median—$65,766*———
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with medicine graduates

Podiatrists

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

$152,800/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Anesthesiologists

Physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery or other medical procedures.

Family and General Practitioners

Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

Internists, General

Physicians who diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults who have a wide range of problems associated with the internal organs.

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.

Pediatricians, General

Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries.

Psychiatrists

Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.

Surgeons

Physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.

Physicians and Surgeons, All Other

All physicians and surgeons not listed separately.

Allergists and Immunologists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.

Dermatologists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases or other conditions of the skin.

Hospitalists

Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms. Manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California Northstate University, approximately 0% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 9 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.