Dentistry

First professional degree · Augusta University · Augusta, GA

CIP 51.04

$145,581Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$196,587Median earnings 4 years after

$150,706Median earnings 5 years after

$232,467Median federal debt

96Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Dentistry at Augusta University earn a median of $145,581 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 $232,467, about 160% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Other programs at Augusta University

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Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$78,618
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$78,617
Educational Administration and SupervisionGraduate certificate$78,553
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree$78,127
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchDoctoral degree$75,746
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$74,307
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree$71,697
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$71,074
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree$66,612
MedicineFirst professional degree$63,472
Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree$60,541
Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree$59,953
Public HealthMaster's degree$58,410
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$58,249
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$57,415
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasPost-baccalaureate certificate$54,156
Education, GeneralMaster's degree$49,547

Frequently asked questions

How much do Dentistry graduates from Augusta University make?

The median salary is $145,581 one year after graduation and $150,706 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $232,467.

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