Dentistry

First professional degree · Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, NY

CIP 51.04

$74,680Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$160,639Median earnings 4 years after
$180,218Median earnings 5 years after
$268,332Median federal debt
45Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Dentistry at Stony Brook University earn a median of $74,680 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 $268,332, about 359% 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
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$77,654$324,057

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Dentistry graduates from Stony Brook University make?

The median salary is $74,680 one year after graduation and $180,218 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $268,332.

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