Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How Columbia University in the City of New York graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $78,891 | $96,797 | +23% |
| Touro University | $67,607 | $111,554 | +65% |
| New York Institute of Technology | $69,106 | $107,096 | +55% |
| Upstate Medical University | $66,054 | $101,568 | +54% |
| Stony Brook University | $73,751 | $95,846 | +30% |
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Medicine professional's programs at peer institutions in New York (19 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York | $69,045 | $78,891 | $96,797 | — | — |
 Albert Einstein College of MedicineBronx | — | $75,053 | — | — | — |
 CUNY City CollegeNew York | $7,340 | $74,620 | — | — | — |
 Hofstra UniversityHempstead | $55,450 | $74,616 | $92,966 | — | — |
 New York Medical CollegeValhalla | — | $73,918 | $89,887 | — | — |
 Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook | $10,560 | $73,751 | $95,846 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $65,766 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with medicine graduates
Podiatrists
Anesthesiologists
Cardiologists
Dermatologists
Emergency Medicine Physicians
Family Medicine Physicians
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Neurologists
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Pediatricians, General
Physicians, Pathologists
Psychiatrists
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine$75,053
- CUNY City College$74,620
- Hofstra University$74,616
- New York Medical College$73,918
- Stony Brook University$73,751
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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 Columbia University in the City of New York, approximately 23% 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.