Dentistry

First professional degree · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans · New Orleans, LA

CIP 51.04

$130,531Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$189,321Median earnings 4 years after

$133,576Median earnings 5 years after

$225,325Median federal debt

77Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Dentistry at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans earn a median of $130,531 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 $225,325, about 173% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Other programs at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

Dental Residency/Fellowship ProgramsFirst professional degree$229,117
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$191,694
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$107,558
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$76,998
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesDoctoral degree$75,844
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree$75,254
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$74,205
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree$64,175
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$61,067
MedicineFirst professional degree$60,253
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$59,772
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$51,987
Public HealthMaster's degree$51,389
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$104,856

Frequently asked questions

How much do Dentistry graduates from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans make?

The median salary is $130,531 one year after graduation and $133,576 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $225,325.

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