Dentistry at Howard University
Washington, DC · First Professional Degree · about 79 graduates a year
Howard University graduates in dentistry earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 192% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Howard University 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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| 40 | University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE | $168,581 | $174,235 | #34 | $132,480 |
| 41 | University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $166,213 | $145,871 | #48 | $90,870 |
| 42 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $164,638 | $175,693 | #33 | $92,420 |
| 43 | Howard University Washington, DC | $164,425 | $144,079 | #50 | $88,347 |
| 44 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $162,753 | $152,206 | #47 | $127,100 |
| 45 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $162,018 | $183,904 | #24 | — |
| 46 | New York University New York, NY | $161,495 | $153,710 | #45 | — |
Other Majors at Howard University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $141,811 | $79,588 | #24 of 89 |
| Law | $116,413 | $81,173 | #51 of 174 |
| Medicine | $111,199 | $66,233 | #64 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Howard University dentistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $88,347 one year after graduating and $164,425 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Howard University rank for dentistry?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dentistry graduates, Howard University ranks #43 by median pay four years after graduation, and #50 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dentistry at Howard University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for dentistry ($170,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $316,095.
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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.