Dentistry
Offered at 83 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 8 | $134,542 | $164,674 | — |
| Professional | 70 | $131,846 | $172,563 | — |
| Graduate certificate | 4 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | $277,783 | $296,033 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning doctoral programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania | PA | $84,806 | $183,181 | — |
| 2 | Meharry Medical College | TN | $136,047 | $177,862 | — |
| 3 | Nova Southeastern University | FL | $121,567 | $166,727 | — |
| 4 | Midwestern University-Downers Grove | IL | $146,888 | $162,622 | — |
| 5 | A T Still University of Health Sciences | MO | $143,543 | — | — |
| 6 | Roseman University of Health Sciences | NV | $133,038 | $140,263 | — |
| 7 | University of New England | ME | $139,953 | — | — |
| 8 | University of Mississippi | MS | $112,956 | $120,812 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning professional programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stony Brook University | NY | $77,801 | $230,009 | — |
| 2 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | IL | $149,639 | $220,779 | — |
| 3 | East Carolina University | NC | $172,986 | $210,397 | — |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | NC | $139,945 | $203,799 | — |
| 5 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | $133,274 | $200,800 | — |
| 6 | Virginia Commonwealth University | VA | $135,700 | $199,046 | — |
| 7 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | PA | $101,616 | $196,581 | — |
| 8 | University at Buffalo | NY | — | $193,600 | — |
| 9 | Augusta University | GA | $164,868 | $193,148 | — |
| 10 | West Virginia University | WV | $128,910 | $192,159 | — |
| 11 | Marquette University | WI | $144,876 | $192,077 | — |
| 12 | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | PA | $154,262 | $192,009 | — |
| 13 | Case Western Reserve University | OH | $105,219 | $190,217 | — |
| 14 | Boston University | MA | $137,454 | $187,468 | — |
| 15 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | MN | $162,520 | $185,027 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
