The average student loan debt for medical school is $251,600.

[the other mike]

These are two separate articles about it.

Unsurprisingly, physicians are ranked as the world’s most respected professionals. Naturally, the individuals that we entrust with our well-being should be held in the highest regard. Not only do we commonly portray them as perfectly magnanimous and self-sacrificing, but they are also perceived to be wealthy and capable of living extravagant lifestyles.

However, their prestige comes with a price. Becoming a physician is one of the most arduous career paths. After completing 8 years of college and medical school, candidates have to enroll in a residency program and obtain a license before being able to practice.

https://dbknews.com/2019/09/24/students-medical-school-debt-loans-scholarships-mental-health/

Eight out of 10 medical school graduates borrow to earn their degree — and most take on six-figure debt with 18% borrowing $300,000 or more.

A roundup of the latest statistics show average medical school debt now exceeds $200,000. While medical school graduates can generally expect to earn six-figure salaries, nearly half plan to apply for student loan forgiveness:

• Average medical school debt → $232,300
• Average education debt after medical school → $251,600
• Average salary with a medical school degree → $210,980
• Average time to repay medical school debt → 13 years

Average Student Loan Debt for Medical School for 2020

 

[gipper]

After all that, they still know nothing about nutrition and vitamin supplements.

 

[shockedcanadian]

13 years to pay off the debt and then make $250k+/yr for the rest of your career? That's a hell of a deal.

Though if Bernie wins that salary is going to go way down, along with quality if you are anything like Canada.

 

[Jackson]

Once they have their degree, what is the average income after 13 years?

 

[DGS49]

That average salary is weighted down by women who work part-time and specialize in low-income areas. For a typical male doctor the number is much higher.

You all understand, right?, that these are the loans that the Democrats think ought to be forgiven?

 

[basquebromance]

Mayor Pete says he's re-examining his position on cancelling student loans...HIP HIP HOORAY!