Dentistry

First professional degree · University of Louisville · Louisville, KY

CIP 51.04

$131,017Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$172,704Median earnings 4 years after
$169,952Median earnings 5 years after
$305,953Median federal debt
120Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Dentistry at University of Louisville earn a median of $131,017 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 $305,953, about 234% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Dentistry (First professional degree) at other Kentucky schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$123,321$249,454

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Dentistry graduates from University of Louisville make?

The median salary is $131,017 one year after graduation and $169,952 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $305,953.

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