Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs — see details below.
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Medicine professional's programs at peer institutions in California (15 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Samuel Merritt UniversityOakland | — | $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* | — | — | — |
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- Stanford University$79,753
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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 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.
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.