10 medical schools where graduates incur the most, least debt

Becker's Healthcare August 21, 2024
Erica Carbajal

Last year, medical students in the U.S. graduated with an average debt of $206,924, though students at some schools incur more than $280,000, according to the latest data from the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Data from the class of 2023 shows 70% of students graduate with debt. The majority, or 84%, graduate with more than $100,000 in educational debt.

Below is a list of medical schools where students graduate with the highest and lowest amounts of debt on average, per the AAMC’s 2025 report on medical school admission requirements.

10 medical schools where students graduate with the highest average debt:

Tulane University School of Medicine (New Orleans) — $310,981

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University...