Dentistry at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · First Professional Degree · about 155 graduates a year
Temple University graduates in dentistry earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 162% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Temple 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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| 19 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $184,815 | $181,579 | #27 | $154,408 |
| 20 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $183,985 | $197,382 | #9 | $132,026 |
| 21 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $183,642 | $191,088 | #16 | $139,679 |
| 22 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $183,560 | $186,682 | #20 | $106,820 |
| 23 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $182,326 | $173,537 | #35 | $77,654 |
| 24 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $181,068 | $187,141 | #19 | $135,420 |
| 25 | Boston University Boston, MA | $180,633 | $159,066 | #41 | $111,866 |
Other Majors at Temple University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $134,752 | $106,021 | #58 of 89 |
| Law | $117,775 | $71,729 | #48 of 174 |
| Medicine | $113,007 | $67,343 | #56 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Temple University dentistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $106,820 one year after graduating and $183,560 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Temple University rank for dentistry?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dentistry graduates, Temple University ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dentistry at Temple University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for dentistry ($170,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $296,851.
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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.