Cardiothoracic Surgeon Education Costs: Complete Breakdown

Medical School (4 years)

• Public in-state: ~$37,583/year tuition/fees.
• Public out-of-state: ~$59,910/year.
• Private: ~$57,265/year.
• Average financial aid: ~$29,047/year.
• Total cost (with living expenses): up to $250,000; many graduate with <$100K debt.

Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency (5–6 years)

• Average tuition/fees: ~$25,000/year.
• Average aid: ~$13,000/year.
• Total cost (with living): up to $150,000; many finish with <$50K debt.

Total Investment

Combined medical school, residency, and board certification can reach $400,000, but high earning potential enables repayment within a few years post-training.