Dentistry at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erie, PA · First Professional Degree · about 104 graduates a year
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine graduates in dentistry earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 177% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 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 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $138,038 | $63,605 | #24 of 143 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $133,364 | $108,351 | #64 of 89 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine dentistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $138,744 one year after graduating and $201,666 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine rank for dentistry?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dentistry graduates, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dentistry at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for dentistry ($170,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $356,049.
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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.
