Dentistry at University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · First Professional Degree · about 121 graduates a year
University at Buffalo graduates in dentistry earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 99% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Buffalo 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 |
Other Majors at University at Buffalo by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $137,101 | $97,835 | #40 of 89 |
| Medicine | $100,331 | $64,438 | #105 of 143 |
| Law | $85,126 | $64,220 | #131 of 174 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Buffalo dentistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $82,420 one year after graduating and $198,110 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Buffalo rank for dentistry?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dentistry graduates, University at Buffalo ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dentistry at University at Buffalo worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for dentistry ($170,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $196,586.
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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.