Dentistry at University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT · First Professional Degree · about 49 graduates a year
University of Connecticut graduates in dentistry earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Connecticut 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 |
| 11 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $190,797 | $171,778 | #38 | $91,124 |
| 12 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $190,797 | $171,778 | #39 | $91,124 |
Other Majors at University of Connecticut by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $120,178 | $74,876 | #39 of 174 |
| Medicine | $105,383 | $68,527 | #80 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Connecticut dentistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $91,124 one year after graduating and $190,797 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Connecticut rank for dentistry?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dentistry graduates, University of Connecticut ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dentistry at University of Connecticut worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for dentistry ($170,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $143,655.
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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.