Dentistry

First professional degree · Temple University · Philadelphia, PA

CIP 51.04

$106,820Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$183,560Median earnings 4 years after
$164,874Median earnings 5 years after
$296,851Median federal debt
155Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Dentistry at Temple University earn a median of $106,820 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 $296,851, about 278% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Dentistry (First professional degree) at other Pennsylvania schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erie
$138,744$356,049
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh
$103,099$235,835

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Dentistry graduates from Temple University make?

The median salary is $106,820 one year after graduation and $164,874 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $296,851.

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