Dentistry at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ · First Professional Degree · about 127 graduates a year
Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates in dentistry earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 159% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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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| 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 | — |
| 47 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $160,639 | $152,895 | #46 | $74,680 |
| 48 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $159,660 | $140,131 | #52 | $90,853 |
| 49 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $156,247 | $158,857 | #42 | $129,599 |
| 50 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $156,198 | $142,130 | #51 | $102,531 |
| 51 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $155,946 | $158,551 | #43 | $119,770 |
Other Majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $96,288 | $69,793 | #124 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rutgers University-New Brunswick dentistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $90,853 one year after graduating and $159,660 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rutgers University-New Brunswick rank for dentistry?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dentistry graduates, Rutgers University-New Brunswick ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dentistry at Rutgers University-New Brunswick worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for dentistry ($170,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $254,122.
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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.
