Kentucky · Medicine

Best Medicine institutions in Kentucky, ranked by earnings

The Medicine program focuses on the science and practice of caring for patients, encompassing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness and injury. This program is designed for individuals passionate about health care and…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 51.12
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
464
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$13,886
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
58%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Family Medicine Physicians
$277,570
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering Medicine in Kentucky

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
19671%
2University of Louisville
Louisville Public
14961%
3University of Pikeville
Pikeville Private not-for-profit
11942%$13,886

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Family Medicine Physicians (SOC 29-1215).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.7%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$238,380
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingMonitoring

What Family Medicine Physicians earn in Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
1,520
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$277,570
annual
Best-paying metro
$291,650
Lexington-Fayette, KY

Related careers

Physicians, All Other
$295,360 avg · 3,280 jobs
Family Medicine Physicians
$277,570 avg · 1,520 jobs
Anesthesiologists
$280,130 avg · 710 jobs
Radiologists
avg · 580 jobs
General Internal Medicine Physicians
$307,100 avg · 510 jobs
Cardiologists
avg · 410 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Medicine programs in Kentucky.

How much do Family Medicine Physicians earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Kentucky is $277,570, across about 1,520 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Medicine program?+

The Medicine program focuses on the science and practice of caring for patients, encompassing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness and injury. This program is designed for individuals passionate about health care and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Family Medicine Physicians?+

The national job outlook is about +2.7% growth with around 3,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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