Average Salary and Job Outcomes With a Medicine Degree
What Do You Learn With This Degree?
What Do You Learn With This Degree?
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of medicine, involving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses, injuries, and other disorders of the human body. Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, clinical medicine, examination and diagnosis, patient communications, medical ethics and law, professional standards, and rotations in specialties such as internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurology, ophthalmology, radiology, clinical pathology, anesthesiology, family medicine, and psychiatry.
What Can You Do With This Degree?
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children.
U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
- Salary Value (U.S.): $66,118
"Salary Value" is a salary score which represents the average of salary medians for all jobs attainable with this degree, per metro area and/or per state.
- Average of Job Growth Averages (U.S.): 10.8%
The "average of job growth averages" is an average of national job growth rates for all jobs attainable with this degree.
- Avg. Years of Work Experience Needed: 4-6 years
Education Costs
- Avg. Undergrad. Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $34,796/yr
- Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.): $23,289/yr
- Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $30,563/yr
- Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.): $22,444/yr
- Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $32,533/yr
- Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.): $22,837/yr
All information is based on data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics.
This chart visualizes the percentage of jobs requiring a particular degree level (including if a degree isn't required by most employers).
Average Salary Medians
What Are Salary Medians?
Salary median is the average salary amount earned by workers, calculated per industry or per metro area. Average salary median is an average of median salaries for jobs that are attainable with this degree. Metro area average salary median is the average of salary medians for jobs within a metro area. State average salary median is the average of all metro area average salary medians within that state.
For more information about salary medians and average salary medians, please read this blog post, "Average Salary Median" vs. "Salary Median".
Click on any state in the table below to see which metro areas earn the highest median salaries. If you see "N/A" next to a state, it means that no data is available about that state for this degree.
Overall Salary Value: $66,118
The state with the highest salary value for this degree is California ($97,246) in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Salary Values for AlaskaAlaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($94,290).
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$88,155 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Salary Values for AlabamaMontgomery, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($62,716).
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$54,213 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Salary Values for ArkansasLittle Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($68,748).
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$54,918 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Salary Values for ArizonaTucson, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($81,186).
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$73,540 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Salary Values for CaliforniaSan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($123,830).
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$97,246 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Salary Values for ColoradoDenver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($87,510).
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$75,710 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Salary Values for ConnecticutDanbury, CT metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($87,810).
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$80,696 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Salary Values for FloridaOrlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($81,251).
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$66,042 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Salary Values for GeorgiaHinesville, GA metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($69,190).
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$60,901 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Salary Values for HawaiiUrban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($98,820).
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$94,947 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Salary Values for IowaIowa City, IA metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($70,377).
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$60,674 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Salary Values for IdahoCoeur d'Alene, ID metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($81,272).
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$70,276 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Salary Values for IllinoisChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($85,966).
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$64,224 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Salary Values for IndianaIndianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($65,800).
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$61,223 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Salary Values for KansasTopeka, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($61,260).
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$57,210 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Salary Values for KentuckyCentral Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($67,982).
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$62,069 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Salary Values for LouisianaHammond, LA metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($63,340).
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$56,899 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Salary Values for MassachusettsWorcester, MA-CT metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($95,276).
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$80,490 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Salary Values for MarylandHagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($75,195).
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$69,448 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Salary Values for MainePortland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($77,290).
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$72,824 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Salary Values for MichiganDetroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($80,833).
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$67,873 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Salary Values for MinnesotaSt. Cloud, MN metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($83,313).
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$70,725 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Salary Values for MissouriSt. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($78,649).
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$59,975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Salary Values for MississippiJackson, MS metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($66,961).
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$57,281 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Salary Values for MontanaMissoula, MT metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($72,385).
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$67,177 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for North CarolinaDurham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($81,958).
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$67,554 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for North DakotaFargo, ND-MN metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($71,910).
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$65,490 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Salary Values for NebraskaOmaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($73,117).
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$64,270 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Salary Values for New HampshireCentral New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($81,201).
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$75,414 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Salary Values for New JerseyTrenton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($83,050).
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$78,593 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Salary Values for New MexicoSanta Fe, NM metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($84,155).
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$74,437 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Salary Values for NevadaLas Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($88,490).
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$81,480 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Salary Values for New YorkNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest salary value in New York ($104,506).
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$74,374 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Salary Values for OhioCleveland-Elyria, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($82,168).
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$67,443 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Salary Values for OklahomaOklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($68,983).
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$60,285 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Salary Values for OregonEugene, OR metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($93,219).
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$86,666 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Salary Values for PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($93,148).
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$67,992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto RicoSan Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest salary value in Puerto Rico ($37,885).
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$29,874 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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South Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for South CarolinaSpartanburg, SC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($67,395).
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$60,712 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for South DakotaSioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($65,743).
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$59,931 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Salary Values for TennesseeNashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($79,512).
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$58,207 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Salary Values for TexasHouston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($86,974).
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$64,308 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Salary Values for UtahSalt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($73,542).
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$68,049 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for VirginiaVirginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($78,626).
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$68,077 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Salary Values for VermontSouthern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($73,627).
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$72,423 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Salary Values for WashingtonSeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area has the highest salary value in Washington ($88,550).
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$80,477 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Salary Values for WisconsinMilwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($78,621).
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$68,415 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for West VirginiaHuntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($64,602).
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$57,074 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Salary Values for WyomingCheyenne, WY metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($76,290).
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$72,690 |
Doctorate
Average Salary Median: $68,723
The state with the highest average salary median for a doctorate degree is California ($97,765) in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Doctorate)Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($94,290) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$88,155 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Doctorate)Montgomery, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($65,589) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$54,806 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Doctorate)Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($71,461) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$55,383 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Doctorate)Tucson, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($84,638) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$74,280 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Doctorate)San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($123,830) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$97,765 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Doctorate)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($90,858) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$76,902 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Doctorate)Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($88,365) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$81,299 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Doctorate)Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($88,044) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$67,311 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Doctorate)Macon, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($70,184) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$61,540 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Doctorate)Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($98,820) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$95,937 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Doctorate)Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($72,472) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$61,140 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Doctorate)Coeur d'Alene, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($83,062) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$71,387 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Doctorate)Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($90,814) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$64,823 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Doctorate)Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($65,800) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$61,473 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Doctorate)Topeka, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($61,260) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$57,210 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Doctorate)Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($71,624) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$63,663 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Doctorate)Hammond, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($63,340) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$57,083 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Doctorate)Worcester, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($99,741) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$81,129 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Doctorate)Salisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($76,122) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$69,926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Doctorate)Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($79,583) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$75,093 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Doctorate)Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($85,588) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$68,723 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Doctorate)St. Cloud, MN metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($85,148) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$70,876 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Doctorate)St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($84,017) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$60,826 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Doctorate)Jackson, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($69,153) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$58,647 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Doctorate)Missoula, MT metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($74,139) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$67,476 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Doctorate)Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($88,118) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$69,514 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Doctorate)Fargo, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($73,351) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$65,864 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Doctorate)Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($75,416) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$64,631 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Doctorate)Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($83,046) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$75,725 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Doctorate)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($83,050) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$78,593 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Doctorate)Santa Fe, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($85,877) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$75,411 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Doctorate)Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($90,093) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$82,399 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Doctorate)New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($109,757) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$76,040 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Doctorate)Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($87,311) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$69,263 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Doctorate)Oklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($71,500) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$61,711 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Doctorate)Eugene, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($95,515) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$86,964 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Doctorate)Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($99,321) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$68,831 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Doctorate)San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($40,276) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$30,353 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Doctorate)Spartanburg, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($69,033) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$60,968 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Doctorate)Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($67,751) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$60,504 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Doctorate)Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($84,904) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$59,351 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Doctorate)Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($91,933) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$65,212 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Doctorate)Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($76,312) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$70,248 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Doctorate)Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($83,817) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$70,192 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Doctorate)Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($75,041) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$74,301 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Doctorate)Western Washington nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($89,711) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$80,777 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Doctorate)Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($80,211) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$68,682 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Doctorate)Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($66,412) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$57,385 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Doctorate)Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($76,290) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$73,320 |
No Degree
Average Salary Median: $64,815
The state with the highest average salary median for jobs which don't require a degree is California ($95,276) in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (No Degree)Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($94,290) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$88,155 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (No Degree)Birmingham-Hoover, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($57,400) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$52,308 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (No Degree)Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($61,150) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$53,236 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (No Degree)Yuma, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($76,420) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$70,434 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (No Degree)San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($123,830) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$95,276 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (No Degree)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($76,800) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$71,329 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (No Degree)Danbury, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($87,810) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$78,662 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (No Degree)Punta Gorda, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($70,900) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$61,645 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (No Degree)Hinesville, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($69,190) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$59,172 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (No Degree)Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($98,820) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$92,365 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (No Degree)Iowa City, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($65,140) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$58,805 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (No Degree)Coeur d'Alene, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($75,900) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$66,424 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (No Degree)Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($72,390) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$61,740 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (No Degree)Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($65,800) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$60,455 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (No Degree)Topeka, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($61,260) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$57,210 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (No Degree)Owensboro, KY metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($60,790) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$56,965 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (No Degree)Hammond, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($63,340) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$56,376 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (No Degree)Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($83,590) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$77,207 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (No Degree)Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($72,510) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$67,576 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (No Degree)Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($70,870) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$66,470 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (No Degree)Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($71,950) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$64,888 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (No Degree)Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($78,460) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$69,913 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (No Degree)Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($66,400) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$56,181 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (No Degree)Jackson, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($59,950) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$52,578 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (No Degree)Missoula, MT metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($66,770) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$66,002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (No Degree)Raleigh, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($66,280) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$61,455 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (No Degree)Fargo, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($67,300) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$63,847 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (No Degree)Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($66,680) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$62,884 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (No Degree)Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($76,860) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$74,176 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (No Degree)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($83,050) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$78,593 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (No Degree)Santa Fe, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($78,990) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$71,126 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (No Degree)Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($83,360) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$77,880 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (No Degree)New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($88,750) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$66,924 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (No Degree)Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($67,770) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$61,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (No Degree)Oklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($62,440) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$56,021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (No Degree)Corvallis, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($92,840) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$85,780 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (No Degree)Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($74,630) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$64,771 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (No Degree)San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($30,710) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$27,731 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (No Degree)Spartanburg, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($62,480) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$59,701 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (No Degree)Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($59,320) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$57,693 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (No Degree)Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($62,260) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$53,108 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (No Degree)Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($73,090) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$60,671 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (No Degree)St. George, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($67,690) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$61,477 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (No Degree)Richmond, VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($70,240) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$62,150 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (No Degree)Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($69,670) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$67,165 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (No Degree)Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($88,550) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$79,400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (No Degree)Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($73,850) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$67,423 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (No Degree)Charleston, WV metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($59,610) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$55,876 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (No Degree)Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($76,290) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$70,563 |
Bachelor's
Average Salary Median: $64,815
The state with the highest average salary median for a bachelor's degree is California ($95,276) in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Bachelor's)Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($94,290) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$88,155 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Bachelor's)Birmingham-Hoover, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($57,400) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$52,308 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Bachelor's)Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($61,150) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$53,236 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Bachelor's)Yuma, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($76,420) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$70,434 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Bachelor's)San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($123,830) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$95,276 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Bachelor's)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($76,800) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$71,329 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Bachelor's)Danbury, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($87,810) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$78,662 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Bachelor's)Punta Gorda, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($70,900) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$61,645 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Bachelor's)Hinesville, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($69,190) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$59,172 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Bachelor's)Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($98,820) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$92,365 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Bachelor's)Iowa City, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($65,140) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$58,805 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Bachelor's)Coeur d'Alene, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($75,900) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$66,424 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Bachelor's)Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($72,390) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$61,740 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Bachelor's)Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($65,800) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$60,455 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Bachelor's)Topeka, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($61,260) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$57,210 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Bachelor's)Owensboro, KY metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($60,790) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$56,965 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Bachelor's)Hammond, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($63,340) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$56,376 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Bachelor's)Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($83,590) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$77,207 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Bachelor's)Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($72,510) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$67,576 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Bachelor's)Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($70,870) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$66,470 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Bachelor's)Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($71,950) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$64,888 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Bachelor's)Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($78,460) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$69,913 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Bachelor's)Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($66,400) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Bachelor's)Jackson, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($59,950) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$52,578 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Bachelor's)Missoula, MT metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($66,770) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$66,002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Bachelor's)Raleigh, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($66,280) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$61,455 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Bachelor's)Fargo, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($67,300) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$63,847 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Bachelor's)Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($66,680) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Bachelor's)Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($76,860) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$74,176 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Bachelor's)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($83,050) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$78,593 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Bachelor's)Santa Fe, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($78,990) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$71,126 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Bachelor's)Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($83,360) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$77,880 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Bachelor's)New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($88,750) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$66,924 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Bachelor's)Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($67,770) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$61,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Bachelor's)Oklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($62,440) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$56,021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Bachelor's)Corvallis, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($92,840) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$85,780 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($74,630) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$64,771 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Bachelor's)San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($30,710) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$27,731 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Bachelor's)Spartanburg, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($62,480) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$59,701 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Bachelor's)Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($59,320) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$57,693 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Bachelor's)Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($62,260) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$53,108 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Bachelor's)Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($73,090) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$60,671 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Bachelor's)St. George, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($67,690) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$61,477 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Bachelor's)Richmond, VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($70,240) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$62,150 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Bachelor's)Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($69,670) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$67,165 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Bachelor's)Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($88,550) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Bachelor's)Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($73,850) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$67,423 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Bachelor's)Charleston, WV metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($59,610) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Bachelor's)Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($76,290) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$70,563 |
21 Jobs Attainable With This Degree
The jobs below are commonly attainable with this degree. Most job roles require a doctorate degree. For a doctorate degree, the average salary median is $68,723. The average salary median for job roles not requiring a degree is $64,815. For a bachelor's degree, the average salary median is $64,815.
Anesthesiologists
Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.
Salary Ratio: 0.27
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Ambulatory Anesthesiologist
- Anaesthesiologist
- Anesthetist
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Obstetrical Anesthesiologist
- Staff Anesthesiologist
- Staff Anesthetist
- US Salary Median: $76,868
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Cardiologists
Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.
Salary Ratio: 4.33
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Cardiologist
- Cardiology Physician
- Electrophysiology Cardiologist
- Interventional Cardiologist
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Noninvasive Cardiologist
- Pediatric Cardiologist
- Physician
- US Salary Median: $66,277
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: N/A
- Degree Level Required: None
Dermatologists
Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.
Salary Ratio: 0.27
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Board Certified Dermatologist
- Clinical Dermatologist
- Dermatological Surgeon
- Dermatologist MD (Dermatologist Medical Doctor)
- Dermatologist Physician
- Dermatopathologist
- Doctor
- MD (Medical Doctor)
- Medical Dermatologist
- Mohs Micrographic Surgeon
- Mohs Surgeon
- Pediatric Dermatologist
- Practicing Dermatologist
- Procedural Dermatologist
- US Salary Median: $66,277
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Emergency Medicine Physicians
Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.
Salary Ratio: 4.33
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Critical Care Physician
- Disaster Medicine Physician
- Emergency Department Doctor (ED Doctor)
- Emergency Department Physician (ED Physician)
- Emergency Doctor
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Emergency Medicine Specialist
- Emergency Physician
- Emergency Room Doctor (ER Doctor)
- Emergency Room Physician (ER Physician)
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Physician
- Trauma Doctor
- Urgent Care Physician
- US Salary Median: $66,277
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: N/A
- Degree Level Required: None
Family Medicine Physicians
Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
Salary Ratio: 0.77
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Board Certified Family Physician
- Doctor
- Family Medicine Physician
- Family Physician
- Family Practice Medical Doctor (FP MD)
- Family Practice Physician (FP Physician)
- Family Practitioner
- General Practice Doctor (GP Doctor)
- General Practitioner
- Geriatric Physician
- Geriatrician
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Medical Staff Physician
- Occupational Physician
- Physician
- Primary Care Physician
- Public Health Physician
- US Salary Median: $168,667
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.
Salary Ratio: 0.27
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Doctor
- Endocrinologist
- Gastroenterologist
- General Internal Medicine Doctor
- General Internal Medicine Physician
- General Internist
- Hematologist
- Internal Medicine Doctor
- Internal Medicine Physician (IM Physician)
- Internist
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Oncologist
- Oncology Physician
- Physician
- Primary Care Physician
- Pulmonologist
- Rheumatologist
- Trauma Doctor
- US Salary Median: $109,106
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 4-6 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Neurologists
Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.
Salary Ratio: 0.27
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Adult and Pediatric Neurologist
- Adult Neurologist
- Child Neurologist
- Chiropractic Neurologist
- Epileptologist
- General Neurologist
- Headache Specialist
- MD (Medical Doctor)
- Neurologist
- Neurophysiologist
- Osteopathic Neurologist
- Pediatric Neurologist
- Physician
- Vascular Neurologist
- US Salary Median: $66,277
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 4-6 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.
Salary Ratio: 0.27
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Doctor
- Gynecological Oncologist
- Gynecologist
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- OB/GYN (Obstetrician / Gynecologist)
- OB/GYN (Obstetrician Gynecologist)
- OB/GYN Doctor (Obstetrics/Gynecology Doctor)
- OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician)
- OBGYN MD (Obstetrics Gynecology Medical Doctor)
- Obstetrician
- Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN)
- Obstetrics Gynecology Physician (OB/GYN Physician)
- Obstetrics Specialist (OB Specialist)
- Physician
- Physician Gynecologist
- Reproductive Endocrinologist
- US Salary Median: $96,658
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 4-6 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Pediatricians, General
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.
Salary Ratio: 0.27
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Baby Doctor
- Developmental Pediatrician
- Doctor
- Emergency Room Pediatrician (ER Pediatrician)
- General Pediatrician
- Group Practice Pediatrician
- Internal Medicine Pediatrician
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Neonatal Doctor
- Neonatologist
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
- Pediatric Physician
- Pediatrics Physician
- Pediatrist
- Physician
- Primary Care Pediatrician
- US Salary Median: $132,662
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Physicians, Pathologists
Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.
Salary Ratio: 0.27
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Anatomic Pathologist
- Animal Pathologist
- Autopsy Pathologist
- Chemical Pathologist
- Clinical Pathologist
- Cytologist
- Cytopathologist
- Dermatopathologist
- Forensic Pathologist
- Hematopathologist
- Histopathologist
- Immunopathologist
- Medical Pathologist
- Molecular Genetic Pathologist
- Molecular Pathologist
- Neuropathologist
- Ocular Pathologist
- Ophthalmic Pathologist
- Oral Pathologist
- Pathologist
- Pediatric Pathologist
- Poultry Pathologist
- Surgical Pathologist
- Veterinary Pathologist
- US Salary Median: $66,277
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 4-6 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Psychiatrists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.
Salary Ratio: 0.27
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Addiction Psychiatrist
- Adult Psychiatrist
- Behavioral Analyst
- Behavioral Specialist
- Child Psychiatrist
- Clinical Psychiatrist
- Consulting Psychiatrist
- Doctor
- Forensic Psychiatrist
- Geriatric Psychiatrist
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Neuropsychiatrist
- Outpatient Psychiatrist
- Pediatric Psychiatrist
- Physician
- Prison Psychiatrist
- Psychiatrist
- Psychiatry Physician
- Psychoanalyst
- Staff Psychiatrist
- US Salary Median: $106,347
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 4-6 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Radiologists
Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds. May perform minimally invasive medical procedures and tests.
Salary Ratio: 0.54
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Attending Physician
- Attending Radiologist
- Breast Imaging Radiologist
- Diagnostic Radiologist
- Interventional Neuroradiologist
- Interventional Radiologist
- Mammographer
- Neuroradiologist
- Nuclear Medicine Medical Doctor
- Nuclear Medicine Officer
- Nuclear Medicine Physician
- Nuclear Medicine Specialist
- Nuclear Physician
- Nuclear Radiologist
- Pediatric Radiologist
- Physician
- Radiologist
- Radiologist Diagnostic
- Radiologist Physician
- Teleradiologist
- Therapeutic Radiologist
- Vascular Internationalist
- Vascular Radiologist
- Veterinary Radiologist
- US Salary Median: $66,277
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 4-6 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Allergists and Immunologists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.
Salary Ratio: 0.27
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Allergist
- Allergist/Pediatric Pulmonologist
- Allergy and Immunology Specialist
- Allergy Physician
- Allergy Specialist
- Clinical Academic Allergist
- Clinical Allergist
- Clinical Immunologist
- Doctor
- Immunologist
- Immunology Specialist
- Laboratory Immunologist
- MD (Medical Doctor)
- Pediatric Allergist
- Pediatric Immunologist
- Physician
- Transplant Immunologist
- US Salary Median: $66,277
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Hospitalists
Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms. Manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.
Salary Ratio: 0.27
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Academic Hospitalist
- Consultant Physician
- Hospitalist
- Hospitalist Medical Doctor (Hospitalist MD)
- Intensivist
- Internal Medicine Hospitalist
- MD (Medical Doctor)
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Hospitalist (Neonatal ICU Hospitalist)
- Pediatric Hospitalist
- Physician
- US Salary Median: $66,277
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Urologists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.
Salary Ratio: 0.27
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Acute Care Physician
- Male Infertility Specialist
- MD (Medical Doctor)
- Neuro-urologist
- Neurourologist
- Pediatric Urologist
- Physician
- Urologic Surgeon
- Urologist
- US Salary Median: $66,277
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 4-6 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
Diagnose and treat disorders requiring physiotherapy to provide physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation.
Salary Ratio: 0.27
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Interventional Pain Physician
- Interventional Physiatrist
- MD (Medical Doctor)
- Medical Director Acute Rehabilitation Unit Physiatrist
- Pain Management Physician
- Pain Medicine Physician
- Pediatric Physiatrist
- Physiatrist
- Physiatrist Consultant
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician (PM and R Physician)
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist (PM and R Specialist)
- Physical Medicine Physician
- Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Physiatrist
- Physician
- Rehabilitation Engineer
- Rehabilitation Physician
- Rehabilitation Specialist
- US Salary Median: $66,277
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Preventive Medicine Physicians
Apply knowledge of general preventive medicine and public health issues to promote health care to groups or individuals, and aid in the prevention or reduction of risk of disease, injury, disability, or death. May practice population-based medicine or diagnose and treat patients in the context of clinical health promotion and disease prevention.
Salary Ratio: 0.27
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Aerospace Medicine Physician
- Environmental Health Physician
- Occupational Health Physician
- Occupational Medicine Officer
- Occupational Medicine Physician
- Occupational Physician
- Preventive Medicine Officer
- Preventive Medicine Physician
- Preventive Medicine Specialist
- Primary Clinician
- Public Health Officer
- Public Health Physician
- US Salary Median: $66,277
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 4-6 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Sports Medicine Physicians
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.
Salary Ratio: 0.27
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Athletic Team Physician
- Industrial Sports Medicine Professional
- Industrial Sports Medicine Specialist
- Nonsurgical Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
- Orthopedic Team Physician
- Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist
- Physician
- Sports Doctor
- Sports Medicine Physician
- Sports Medicine Primary Care Physician
- Sports Medicine Specialist
- Sports Physician
- Team Physician
- US Salary Median: $66,277
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 8-10 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts.
Salary Ratio: 0.27
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
- Cornea and External Disease Physician
- General Ophthalmologist
- Neuro-Ophthalmologist
- Ophthalmologist
- Ophthalmologist Specialist
- Physician
- Refractive Surgeon
- Retina Subspecialist
- Retinal Surgeon
- Viteroretinal Disease Physician
- Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon
- US Salary Median: $66,277
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: 4-6 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
Salary Ratio: 4.33
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Doctor
- General Surgeon
- Hand Surgeon
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Physician
- Physician Surgeon
- Podiatric Foot and Ankle Specialist
- Spinal Surgeon
- Surgeon
- Surgical Endoscopist
- Transverse Abdominal Muscle Surgeon (TRAM Surgeon)
- Trauma Doctor
- Trauma Surgeon
- Upper Extremity Surgeon
- US Salary Median: $66,277
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: N/A
- Degree Level Required: None
Pediatric Surgeons
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Includes all pediatric surgical specialties and subspecialties.
Salary Ratio: 4.33
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Brain Surgeon
- Cardiac Surgeon
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Cardiovascular Surgeon
- Colon and Rectal Surgeon
- Colorectal Surgeon
- Cosmetic Surgeon
- Dermatologist
- Doctor
- Eye Surgeon
- General Surgeon
- Hand Surgeon
- Heart Doctor
- Heart Surgeon
- Internal Medicine Physician
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Neurological Surgeon
- Neurosurgeon
- Ophthalmic Surgeon
- Ophthalmologist
- Pediatric Neurosurgeon
- Pediatric Surgeon
- Pediatric Vascular Surgeon
- Physician
- Physician Surgeon
- Plastic Surgeon
- Podiatric Foot and Ankle Specialist
- Reconstructive Surgeon
- Spinal Surgeon
- Surgeon
- Surgical Endoscopist
- Surgical Oncologist
- Thoracic Surgeon
- Transplant Surgeon
- Transverse Abdominal Muscle Surgeon (TRAM Surgeon)
- Trauma Doctor
- Trauma Surgeon
- Upper Extremity Surgeon
- Urologic Surgeon
- Urologist
- Vascular Surgeon
- US Salary Median: $66,277
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
- Prior Experience: N/A
- Degree Level Required: None
Average Education Costs
Doctorate
The average cost for a graduate degree is $22,443 per year (or $30,562 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $89,772 to earn a doctorate (or $122,248 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($93,152 if you're in-state, $139,180 if you're out-of-state) and then a master's degree ($44,886 if you're in-state, $61,124 if you're out-of-state).
Bachelor's
The average cost for an undergraduate degree is $23,288 per year (or $34,795 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $93,152 to earn a bachelor's (or $139,180 if you're out-of-state).
Most Affordable Schools for an Undergraduate Medicine Degrees
Tigert Hall - Gainesville, FL
Out-of-state cost: $28,659/year
In-state cost: $6,381/year
Degrees: Doctorate, Certificate
Most Affordable Schools for a Graduate Medicine Degrees
4209 State Route 44 - Rootstown, OH
Out-of-state cost: $7,790/year
In-state cost: $7,790/year
Degrees: Doctorate
5001 El Paso Drive - El Paso, TX
Out-of-state cost: $12,010/year
In-state cost: $4,648/year
Degrees: Doctorate
414 E Clark St - Vermillion, SD
Out-of-state cost: $12,637/year
In-state cost: $7,043/year
Degrees: Doctorate
500 7th Avenue - New York, NY
Out-of-state cost: $13,138/year
In-state cost: $13,138/year
Degrees: Doctorate
7703 Floyd Curl Dr - San Antonio, TX