Dentistry

First professional degree · University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

CIP 51.04

$82,420Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$198,110Median earnings 4 years after
$183,422Median earnings 5 years after
$196,586Median federal debt
121Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Dentistry at University at Buffalo earn a median of $82,420 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 $196,586, about 239% 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
Touro University
New York
$79,577$362,539
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$77,654$324,057
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook
$74,680$268,332

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Dentistry graduates from University at Buffalo make?

The median salary is $82,420 one year after graduation and $183,422 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $196,586.

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