Dentistry at University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA · First Professional Degree · about 166 graduates a year
University of the Pacific graduates in dentistry earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 223% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of the Pacific Compares for Dentistry
All 58 colleges reporting dentistry earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $202,520 | $239,592 | #1 | $111,820 |
| 2 | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie, PA | $201,666 | $205,096 | #6 | $138,744 |
| 3 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $198,570 | $213,094 | #3 | $137,708 |
| 4 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $198,110 | $188,560 | #17 | $82,420 |
| 5 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $198,071 | $211,371 | #4 | $130,546 |
| 6 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $197,507 | $179,848 | #28 | $105,967 |
| 7 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $196,587 | $203,507 | #7 | $145,581 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $193,009 | $177,527 | #29 | $132,027 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $190,797 | $171,778 | #36 | $91,124 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $190,797 | $171,778 | #37 | $91,124 |
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| 47 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $160,639 | $152,895 | #46 | $74,680 |
| 48 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $159,660 | $140,131 | #52 | $90,853 |
| 49 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $156,247 | $158,857 | #42 | $129,599 |
| 50 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $156,198 | $142,130 | #51 | $102,531 |
| 51 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $155,946 | $158,551 | #43 | $119,770 |
| 52 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $153,714 | $145,685 | #49 | $107,064 |
| 53 | University of California-San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $152,323 | $138,604 | #54 | $81,971 |
Other Majors at University of the Pacific by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $170,067 | $113,111 | #3 of 89 |
| Law | $114,281 | $75,832 | #55 of 174 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $106,443 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $96,221 | $88,755 | #3 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of the Pacific dentistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $102,531 one year after graduating and $156,198 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of the Pacific rank for dentistry?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dentistry graduates, University of the Pacific ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dentistry at University of the Pacific worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for dentistry ($170,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $349,063.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.