Medicine at Northwestern University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Medicine, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern University sits in Evanston, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 141 medicine degrees were awarded at Northwestern University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University
Distance learning is available at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Medicine Rankings at Northwestern University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern University’s Medicine program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 22 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 146 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #91 of 121 |
Earnings for Medicine Graduates from Northwestern University
Students who complete Northwestern University’s Medicine program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,913 |
| 2 years | $57,931 |
| 3 years | $67,694 |
| 4 years | $85,993 |
| 5 years | $132,646 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Medicine graduates from Northwestern University take home a median $85,993, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Medicine Concentrations at Northwestern University
The Medicine program at Northwestern University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 141 |
Top-Paying Careers for Medicine Graduates
Those who complete Medicine program at Northwestern University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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