Dentistry
First professional degree · University of California-San Francisco · San Francisco, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Dentistry at University of California-San Francisco earn a median of $81,971 one year after completing the program. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $170,812 four years after graduating (middle half: $110,187–$239,976). Median debt is $202,253, about 247% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Dentistry (First professional degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Loma Linda University Loma Linda | $125,367 | $365,728 |
| University of the Pacific Stockton | $102,531 | $349,063 |
| Western University of Health Sciences Pomona | $91,130 | $421,897 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $79,887 | $439,325 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $78,035 | $222,633 |
Other programs at University of California-San Francisco
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$211,240 - Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesGraduate certificate
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$138,842 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$128,685 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyDoctoral degree
$117,339 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree
$84,998 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$76,908 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree
$74,390 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$61,474 - Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsGraduate certificate
$21,181 - Public Policy AnalysisMaster's degree
$124,169 - Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesGraduate certificate
$174,679 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationDoctoral degree
$157,422 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$88,681 - Biology, GeneralDoctoral degree
$96,962 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$125,823
Frequently asked questions
How much do Dentistry graduates from University of California-San Francisco make?
The median salary is $81,971 one year after graduation and $126,951 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $202,253.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.