Dentistry

First professional degree · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY

CIP 51.04

$77,654Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$182,326Median earnings 4 years after
$147,168Median earnings 5 years after
$324,057Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Dentistry at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $77,654 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 $324,057, about 417% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Dentistry (First professional degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University at Buffalo
Buffalo
$82,420$196,586
Touro University
New York
$79,577$362,539
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook
$74,680$268,332

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Dentistry graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York make?

The median salary is $77,654 one year after graduation and $147,168 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $324,057.

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