Dentistry at New York University
New York, NY · First Professional Degree · about 394 graduates a year
New York University graduates in dentistry earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How New York 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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| 43 | Howard University Washington, DC | $164,425 | $144,079 | #50 | $88,347 |
| 44 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $162,753 | $152,206 | #47 | $127,100 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at New York University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $255,401 | — | #8 of 174 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $246,286 | — | — |
| Medicine | $93,412 | — | #134 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New York University dentistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $161,495 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New York University rank for dentistry?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dentistry graduates, New York University ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dentistry at New York University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for dentistry ($170,812).
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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.