Dentistry at Augusta University
Augusta, GA · First Professional Degree · about 96 graduates a year
Augusta University graduates in dentistry earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 118% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Augusta 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 |
Other Majors at Augusta University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $99,481 | $63,472 | #108 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Augusta University dentistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $145,581 one year after graduating and $196,587 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Augusta University rank for dentistry?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dentistry graduates, Augusta University ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dentistry at Augusta University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for dentistry ($170,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $232,467.
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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.