Dentistry

First professional degree · University of Detroit Mercy · Detroit, MI

CIP 51.04

$132,219Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$173,975Median earnings 4 years after
$154,510Median earnings 5 years after
$366,862Median federal debt
149Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Dentistry at University of Detroit Mercy earn a median of $132,219 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 $366,862, about 277% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Dentistry (First professional degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$118,492$224,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Dentistry graduates from University of Detroit Mercy make?

The median salary is $132,219 one year after graduation and $154,510 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $366,862.

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