Dentistry

First professional degree · University of the Pacific · Stockton, CA

CIP 51.04

$102,531Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$156,198Median earnings 4 years after
$150,878Median earnings 5 years after
$349,063Median federal debt
166Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Dentistry at University of the Pacific earn a median of $102,531 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 $349,063, about 340% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Dentistry (First professional degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda
$125,367$365,728
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona
$91,130$421,897
University of California-San Francisco
San Francisco
$81,971$202,253
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$79,887$439,325
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$78,035$222,633

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Dentistry graduates from University of the Pacific make?

The median salary is $102,531 one year after graduation and $150,878 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $349,063.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.