Medicine at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
First Professional Degree
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 Tennessee
Medicine professional's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (6 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | — | $74,591 | — | — |
| Vanderbilt University | $66,933 | $82,698 | — | — |
| Lincoln Memorial University | $61,666 | $173,620 | — | — |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $60,957 | $81,524 | — | — |
| East Tennessee State University | $60,144 | $133,996 | — | — |
| National Median | $65,766 | — | — | — |
Other Medicine Programs in Tennessee
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Nashville | $63,946 | $66,933 | — |
| Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate | $26,150 | $61,666 | — |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis | — | $60,957 | — |
| East Tennessee State University Johnson City | $9,950 | $60,144 | — |
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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, approximately 21% 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.