Medicine at Wake Forest University
First Professional Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Wake Forest University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Wake Forest University graduates earn $64k, placing them in the 38th 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 North Carolina
Medicine professional's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (5 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | $64,365 | $87,842 | — | — |
| East Carolina University | $63,673 | $124,578 | — | — |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $63,519 | $99,312 | — | — |
| Campbell University | $61,520 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $65,766 | — | — | — |
Other Medicine Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University Greenville | $7,361 | $63,673 | — |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $8,989 | $63,519 | — |
| Campbell University Buies Creek | $40,410 | $61,520 | — |
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 Wake Forest University, approximately 9% 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.