Dentistry at East Carolina University
If you plan to study Dentistry, consider the program at East Carolina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Carolina University is in Greenville, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 51 dentistry degrees were granted at East Carolina University.
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Online Class Availability at East Carolina University
Online coursework is an option at East Carolina University. Of 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Dentistry Rankings at East Carolina University
These rankings give you a sense of how East Carolina University’s Dentistry program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 58 |
Earnings for Dentistry Graduates from East Carolina University
Graduates of East Carolina University’s Dentistry program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $98,089 |
| 2 years | $119,805 |
| 3 years | $156,994 |
| 4 years | $162,247 |
| 5 years | $199,571 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Dentistry graduates from East Carolina University report median earnings of $162,247, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 165% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Dentistry Concentrations at East Carolina University
The Dentistry program at East Carolina University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dentistry | 51 |
Best-Paid Careers for Dentistry Graduates
Those who complete Dentistry program at East Carolina University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Dentistry majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.