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Dentistry at University of Southern California

Dentistry at University of Southern California

If you plan to study Dentistry, take a look at what University of Southern California. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 172 dentistry degrees were awarded at University of Southern California.

Studying Online at University of Southern California

Online coursework is an option at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Dentistry Rankings at University of Southern California

Rankings can help you compare University of Southern California’s Dentistry program against peer institutions.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #2 of 4
Best Value California #3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #4 of 8
Best Value Far Western (Region) #5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #21 of 58
Best Value Nationwide #40 of 46

Earnings for Dentistry Graduates from University of Southern California

Students who complete University of Southern California’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 Southern California
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $84,839
2 years $90,678
3 years $99,479
4 years $99,495
5 years $122,473

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Dentistry graduates from University of Southern California take home a median $99,495, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.

Dentistry earnings compared with all majors at University of Southern California

More Specific Dentistry Concentrations at University of Southern California

The Dentistry program at University of Southern California includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Dentistry 172

Top-Paying Careers for Dentistry Graduates

Graduates of the Dentistry program at University of Southern California 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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