Dentistry at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · First Professional Degree · about 49 graduates a year
West Virginia University graduates in dentistry earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 94% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia 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 |
Other Majors at West Virginia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $131,752 | $87,210 | #75 of 89 |
| Medicine | $120,123 | $61,440 | #42 of 143 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $78,857 | $69,836 | #47 of 63 |
| Law | $78,497 | $58,881 | #155 of 174 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University dentistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $111,820 one year after graduating and $202,520 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for dentistry?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dentistry graduates, West Virginia University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dentistry at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for dentistry ($170,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $189,776.
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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.