Best Dentistry Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,574,738
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$56,359
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meharry Medical College | TN | +$1,938,720 | $138,936 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | University of California-San Francisco | CA | +$1,808,920 | $132,446 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 | Midwestern University-Downers Grove | IL | +$1,737,280 | $128,864 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Mississippi
Grad rate: 68.1% |
MS | +$1,591,412 | $127,109 | $27,692 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 | Roseman University of Health Sciences | NV | +$1,509,460 | $117,473 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 96.5% |
PA | +$1,302,748 | $124,285 | $85,738 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Nova Southeastern University
Grad rate: 63.4% |
FL | +$1,134,632 | $109,861 | $55,647 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Dentistry Degrees by State
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