Dentistry

First professional degree · Tufts University · Medford, MA

CIP 51.04

$116,356Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$175,048Median earnings 4 years after
$158,932Median earnings 5 years after
$368,587Median federal debt
239Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Dentistry at Tufts University earn a median of $116,356 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 $368,587, about 317% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Dentistry (First professional degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Boston University
Boston
$111,866$310,944
Harvard University
Cambridge
$74,743$184,220

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Dentistry graduates from Tufts University make?

The median salary is $116,356 one year after graduation and $158,932 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $368,587.

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