Dentistry at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · First Professional Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Stony Brook University graduates in dentistry earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 167% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Stony Brook 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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| 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 |
| 50 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $156,198 | $142,130 | #51 | $102,531 |
Other Majors at Stony Brook University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $142,801 | — | #10 of 31 |
| Medicine | $99,252 | $73,751 | #110 of 143 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $87,514 | $73,055 | #10 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stony Brook University dentistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,680 one year after graduating and $160,639 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stony Brook University rank for dentistry?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dentistry graduates, Stony Brook University ranks #47 by median pay four years after graduation, and #46 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dentistry at Stony Brook University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for dentistry ($170,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $268,332.
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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.