Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles, California · Private, nonprofit · 282 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 9 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $35,636 |
| $30k to $48k | $35,686 |
| $75k to $110k | $33,075 |
| $110k and up | $37,834 |
| All families (average) | $35,558 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $146,374 | +$109,398 | clears the bar | $94,100 | 0.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $187,932 | +$150,956 | clears the bar | $82,650 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Master's Degree | $29,508 | -$7,468 | falls short | $60,356 | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $144,783 | +$107,807 | clears the bar | $144,659 | 1.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $89,449 | +$52,473 | clears the bar | $24,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $70,438 | +$33,462 | clears the bar | $82,899 | 2.5 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 54% of students receive Pell grants · 30% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.