Dentistry

First professional degree · Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA

CIP 51.04

$105,967Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$197,507Median earnings 4 years after

$171,547Median earnings 5 years after

$273,400Median federal debt

100Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $105,967 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 $273,400, about 258% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Other programs at Virginia Commonwealth University

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesMaster's degree$259,378
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$203,129
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$111,341
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree$101,531
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$100,173
Engineering, OtherMaster's degree$95,707
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree$90,076
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$89,763
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$88,965
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$84,338
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMaster's degree$83,165
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$82,964
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$79,721
Education, GeneralDoctoral degree$79,584
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$77,938
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree$77,108
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$73,355
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree$73,227
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$72,808
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$71,847

Frequently asked questions

How much do Dentistry graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University make?

The median salary is $105,967 one year after graduation and $171,547 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $273,400.

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