Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | — | $145,531 | — |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $140,452 | $164,107 | +17% |
| University of Florida | $132,958 | $163,296 | +23% |
| East Carolina University | $125,260 | $162,247 | +30% |
| Marquette University | $139,679 | $162,153 | +16% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham | $8,832 | $117,424* | $145,531 | — | — |
 Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville | $12,922 | $154,408* | $158,619 | — | — |
 Oregon Health & Science UniversityPortland | — | $151,772* | $152,826 | — | — |
 Augusta UniversityAugusta | $8,122 | $145,581* | $141,404 | — | — |
 A T Still University of Health SciencesKirksville | — | $142,550* | $139,092 | — | — |
 University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis | $16,488 | $140,452* | $164,107 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $117,424* | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with dentistry graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Alabama at Birmingham, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 60 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.