Medicine at Augusta University
If you are interested in studying Medicine, consider the program at Augusta University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Augusta University is located in Augusta, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 244 medicine graduations were recorded at Augusta University.
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Studying Online at Augusta University
Many students take online classes at Augusta University. Among 10,900 students, 2,320 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,480 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Medicine Rankings at Augusta University
Rankings can help you compare Augusta University’s Medicine program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #20 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #76 of 146 |
Earnings for Medicine Graduates from Augusta University
Graduates of Augusta University’s Medicine program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,347 |
| 2 years | $55,875 |
| 3 years | $65,843 |
| 4 years | $91,386 |
| 5 years | $159,709 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Medicine graduates from Augusta University take home a median $91,386, compared with $71,086 for all Augusta University graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Medicine Concentrations at Augusta University
The Medicine program at Augusta University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 244 |
Best-Paid Careers for Medicine Graduates
Those who complete Medicine program at Augusta University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Medicine graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Neurologists | $159,086 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $157,243 |
| Podiatrists | $141,542 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $126,544 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $120,724 |
| Urologists | $119,720 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | $117,397 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | $115,792 |
| Cardiologists | $114,867 |
| Hospitalists | $114,577 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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