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Dentistry at University of Kentucky

Dentistry at University of Kentucky

What traits are you looking for in a school for Dentistry, you may want to check out the program at University of Kentucky. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 65 dentistry degrees were granted at University of Kentucky.

Studying Online at University of Kentucky

Distance learning is available at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Dentistry Rankings at University of Kentucky

Rankings can help you compare University of Kentucky’s Dentistry program against other schools offering the same major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kentucky #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #2 of 2
Best Value Southeast (Region) #7 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #9 of 14
Best Value Nationwide #20 of 46
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #42 of 58

Earnings for Dentistry Graduates from University of Kentucky

Students who complete University of Kentucky’s Dentistry program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Dentistry at University of Kentucky
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $106,223
2 years $114,892
3 years $134,605
4 years $146,751
5 years $185,046

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Dentistry graduates from University of Kentucky earn a median of $146,751, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 140% higher than the school-wide median.

Dentistry earnings compared with all majors at University of Kentucky

More Specific Dentistry Concentrations at University of Kentucky

This Dentistry program at University of Kentucky includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Dentistry 65

Top-Paying Careers for Dentistry Graduates

Those who complete Dentistry program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Dentistry graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Dentists, General $157,602
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663

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