Medicine at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
First Professional Degree
Earnings Distribution
How University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center graduates compare to all programs nationally
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center graduates earn $66k, placing them in the 49th percentile of all medicine professional 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 Texas
Medicine professional's programs at peer institutions in Texas (13 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | $65,632 | $88,171 | — | — |
| Baylor College of Medicine | $66,887 | $82,887 | — | — |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | $66,107 | $87,562 | — | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $65,395 | — | — | — |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | $63,177 | $99,219 | — | — |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $62,078 | $93,032 | — | — |
| National Median | $65,766 | — | — | — |
Other Medicine Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston | — | $66,887 | — |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston | — | $66,107 | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $11,678 | $65,395 | — |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio | — | $63,177 | — |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $13,099 | $62,078 | — |
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). 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.