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Doctoral (Professional)-4% vs national median1,411 grads tracked

Dentistry at University of Michigan

Ranked 15th of 22 doctoral (professional) programs in Dentistry by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$111,040
middle 50%: $66,468 – $163,027
Median · 5 years out
$162,338
middle 50%: $101,987 – $238,960
Median · 10 years out
$188,820
middle 50%: $122,926 – $304,813

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Dentistry (doctoral (professional)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Dentistry students at the University of Michigan earn a $111k median in year one. Ten-year median earnings reach $189k.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
2.8 yrs
≈ $2,890 total interest

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