Average Medical School Debt (Health Fields Context) (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Headline takeaways: National median: $16,237.80; National average: $18,673.47; National median (all fields): $13,531.50.
Key Facts
- National median: $16,237.80
- National average: $18,673.47
- National median (all fields): $13,531.50
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Borrower Debt: Health Fields vs National
Health Fields vs National Borrower Debt
Median undergraduate borrower debt in Health field-of-study aggregate is $16,237.80, compared with $13,531.50 nationally across all fields.
Health aggregate includes medicine-related and allied health programs; not MD-only. Source: College Scorecard (2024 data).
FAQ
What does the Average Medical School Debt (Health Fields Context) (2026 stats) dataset measure?
It summarizes the metrics shown on this page (charts and tables) using the sources listed in the Data Sources section, with national aggregates and breakdowns where available.
What is the primary data source?
College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Some pages also incorporate Census ACS context where noted.
How often is this page updated?
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Data Sources
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and enrollment data
- Data year: 2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Census ACS - U.S. Census Bureau
- Demographic and workforce data
- Data year: 2023
- Source: census.gov