Dentistry: doctoral degree earnings by college
Median earnings of dentistry graduates (doctoral degree) one year after graduation, at 8 colleges. National median: $136,047, rising to $173,344 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midwestern University-Downers Grove | IL | $146,888 | $174,977 | $517,704 |
| 2 | A T Still University of Health Sciences | MO | $143,543 | — | $472,691 |
| 3 | University of New England | ME | $139,953 | — | $416,885 |
| 4 | Meharry Medical College | TN | $136,047 | $177,433 | $350,264 |
| 5 | Roseman University of Health Sciences | NV | $133,038 | $137,246 | $484,805 |
| 6 | Nova Southeastern University | FL | $121,567 | $156,942 | $468,312 |
| 7 | University of Mississippi | MS | $112,956 | $120,812 | $184,022 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania | PA | $84,806 | $173,344 | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do dentistry graduates earn?
The median college reports $136,047 in earnings one year after a doctoral degree in dentistry and $173,344 four years after. The highest is $146,888 at Midwestern University-Downers Grove.
How much student debt do dentistry graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $468,312 at the typical college.