Dentistry

First professional degree · University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI

CIP 51.04

$118,492Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$176,961Median earnings 4 years after
$158,677Median earnings 5 years after
$224,000Median federal debt
127Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Dentistry at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $118,492 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 $224,000, about 189% 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 Detroit Mercy
Detroit
$132,219$366,862

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Dentistry graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor make?

The median salary is $118,492 one year after graduation and $158,677 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $224,000.

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