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Dentistry Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 72 students earned their Dentistry degrees in DC.

In this state, Dentistry is the 52nd most popular major out of a total 171 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in District of Columbia

Dentistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 72
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 72
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 72

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a dentistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dentistry majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 23.6%
  • Black or African American: 54.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 11.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 1.4%
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Jobs for Dentistry Grads in District of Columbia

There are 1,330 people in the state and 312,480 people in the nation working in dentistry jobs.

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Wages for Dentistry Jobs in District of Columbia

Dentistry grads earn an average of $183,630 in the state and $122,320 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

Howard University

Washington
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,792 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $41,388.

Dentistry Careers in DC

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $0
Dentists 18% $169,670

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dentistry.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Public Health 617
Nursing 534
Medicine 471
Health/Medical Admin Services 361
Rehabilitation Professions 172
Communication Sciences 119
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 97
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 79

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