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Dentistry at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Dentistry at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

If you are interested in studying Dentistry, you may want to check out the program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 91 dentistry degrees were granted at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Studying Online at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Distance learning is available at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Among 32,438 students, 1,858 (6%) studied exclusively online and 5,669 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Dentistry Rankings at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Rankings can help you compare University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Dentistry program against other schools offering the same major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #1 of 2
Best Value North Carolina #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #2 of 14
Best Value Southeast (Region) #2 of 11
Best Value Nationwide #3 of 46
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #10 of 58

Earnings for Dentistry Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Those who finish University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Dentistry program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Dentistry at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $116,248
2 years $82,440
3 years $128,102
4 years $144,097
5 years $187,283

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Dentistry graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill take home a median $144,097, compared with $72,614 for all University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates — about 98% higher than the school-wide median.

Dentistry earnings compared with all majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

More Specific Dentistry Concentrations at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The Dentistry program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Dentistry 91

Top-Paying Careers for Dentistry Graduates

Those who complete Dentistry program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Dentistry majors, ordered by median annual salary:

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

References

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