Dentistry

First professional degree · Boston University · Boston, MA

CIP 51.04

$111,866Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$180,633Median earnings 4 years after

$162,482Median earnings 5 years after

$310,944Median federal debt

193Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Dentistry at Boston University earn a median of $111,866 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 $310,944, about 278% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Dentistry (First professional degree) at other Massachusetts schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Tufts University Medford	$116,356	$368,587
Harvard University Cambridge	$74,743	$184,220

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Dentistry graduates from Boston University make?

The median salary is $111,866 one year after graduation and $162,482 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $310,944.

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