Medicine at Samuel Merritt University
Doctoral Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Samuel Merritt University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Samuel Merritt University graduates earn $67k, placing them in the 73th percentile of all medicine doctoral programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Medicine doctoral's programs at peer institutions in California (5 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Merritt University | $67,061 | $128,454 | — | — |
| University of California-Riverside | $67,270 | — | — | — |
| University of California-San Diego | $67,163 | $99,216 | — | — |
| National Median | $65,263 | — | — | — |
Other Medicine Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Riverside Riverside | $14,170 | $67,270 | — |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $15,265 | $67,163 | — |
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 Samuel Merritt University, approximately 18% 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.