Dentistry at Creighton University
Omaha, NE · First Professional Degree · about 118 graduates a year
Creighton 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 164% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Creighton 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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| 21 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $183,642 | $191,088 | #16 | $139,679 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Creighton University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $137,759 | $112,454 | #37 of 89 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $135,340 | $114,717 | #16 of 31 |
| Medicine | $109,700 | $66,245 | #67 of 143 |
| Law | $86,665 | $65,179 | #125 of 174 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $79,362 | $72,111 | #45 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Creighton University dentistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $135,420 one year after graduating and $181,068 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Creighton University rank for dentistry?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dentistry graduates, Creighton University ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dentistry at Creighton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for dentistry ($170,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $297,323.
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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.