Dentistry at University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · First Professional Degree · about 91 graduates a year
University of Florida graduates in dentistry earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 134% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Florida 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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| 25 | Boston University Boston, MA | $180,633 | $159,066 | #41 | $111,866 |
| 26 | The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN | $179,129 | $195,679 | #10 | $124,197 |
| 27 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $176,961 | $186,585 | #21 | $118,492 |
| 28 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $176,959 | $188,350 | #18 | $132,958 |
| 29 | Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR | $176,188 | $177,226 | #30 | $151,772 |
| 30 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $175,048 | $154,148 | #44 | $116,356 |
| 31 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $173,975 | $183,436 | #25 | $132,219 |
Other Majors at University of Florida by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $138,188 | $92,187 | #34 of 89 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $136,765 | $107,154 | #15 of 31 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $130,026 | $107,126 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | $124,305 | $101,252 | #17 of 26 |
| Law | $114,496 | $72,350 | #54 of 174 |
| Medicine | $104,811 | $61,829 | #85 of 143 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $79,729 | $74,187 | #41 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Florida dentistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $132,958 one year after graduating and $176,959 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Florida rank for dentistry?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dentistry graduates, University of Florida ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dentistry at University of Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for dentistry ($170,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $237,788.
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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.