Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 51.14. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 188 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 3 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Bachelor's degree | 4 | 8 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 6 | 0 | $150,878 | Data unavailable | $23,018 1 programs |
| Master's degree | 82 | 743 | $122,155 | $198,417 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 45 | 115 | $121,299 | $110,755 | Data unavailable |
| Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) | 8 | 140 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 40 | 157 | $169,324 | $195,803 | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus PA · Public · 40 graduates measured | $219,347 | $250,731 | Data unavailable |
| Washington University in St Louis MO · Private, nonprofit · 22 graduates measured | $216,623 | $229,459 | Data unavailable |
| Emory University GA · Private, nonprofit · 18 graduates measured | $193,737 | $247,837 | Data unavailable |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine NY · Private, nonprofit · 20 graduates measured | $186,862 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus OH · Public · 24 graduates measured | $181,189 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of California-San Francisco CA · Public · 30 graduates measured | $180,379 | $262,394 | Data unavailable |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus CO · Public · 17 graduates measured | $167,263 | $175,290 | Data unavailable |
| University of Pennsylvania PA · Private, nonprofit · 32 graduates measured | $134,837 | $119,258 | Data unavailable |
| Saint Cloud State University MN · Public · 19 graduates measured | $82,829 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Rush University IL · Private, nonprofit · 17 graduates measured | $76,570 | $240,659 | Data unavailable |
| New York Institute of Technology NY · Private, nonprofit · 33 graduates measured | $70,988 | $92,934 | Data unavailable |
| Brown University RI · Private, nonprofit · 37 graduates measured | $32,122 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Doctoral degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler University IN · Private, nonprofit · 31 graduates measured | $147,515 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Graduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health & Science University OR · Public · 21 graduates measured | $176,385 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural sciences managers | $167,220 | +8.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Epidemiologists | $87,220 | +18.7% | Master's degree |
| Medical scientists, except epidemiologists | $103,410 | +12.6% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $107,310 | +17.9% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Dentists, all other specialists | $224,990 | +1.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Physicians, all other | $265,930 | +3.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (6)
- 51.1401 Medical Science/Scientist
- 51.1402 Clinical and Translational Science
- 51.1403 Pain Management
- 51.1404 Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain
- 51.1405 Tropical Medicine
- 51.1499 Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Other