Dentistry at Boston University
Boston, MA · First Professional Degree · about 193 graduates a year
Boston University graduates in dentistry earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 172% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Boston 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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| 22 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $183,560 | $186,682 | #20 | $106,820 |
| 23 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $182,326 | $173,537 | #35 | $77,654 |
| 24 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $181,068 | $187,141 | #19 | $135,420 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Boston University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $194,750 | $139,986 | #15 of 174 |
| Medicine | $102,530 | $70,654 | #96 of 143 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $65,938 | $51,172 | #4 of 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boston University dentistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $111,866 one year after graduating and $180,633 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Boston University rank for dentistry?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dentistry graduates, Boston University ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #41 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dentistry at Boston University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for dentistry ($170,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $310,944.
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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.