Doctor’s Degrees in Dentistry
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Education Levels of Dentistry Majors
In 2020-2021, 6,742 earned their doctor's degree in dentistry. This makes it the 7th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dentistry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 6,742 |
| Graduate Certificate | 28 |
Earnings of Dentistry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in dentistry is $105,121. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $80,915 to a high of $118,580.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for dentistry students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in dentistry. About 51.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,255 |
| Women | 3,487 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dentistry doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,623 |
| Black or African American | 323 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 636 |
| White | 3,270 |
| International Students | 445 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 445 |
Most Popular Dentistry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 65 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in dentistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for dentistry students seekinga doctor's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 397 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry majors at NYU. About 55% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tufts University. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 243 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry majors at Tufts. About 53% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The dentistry program at Boston University awarded 196 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 59% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 180 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry majors at USC. Of these students, 55% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of the Pacific. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,128 per year. The dentistry program at University of the Pacific awarded 167 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 54% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. The dentistry program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 163 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Temple University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 153 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry majors at Temple. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
University of Detroit Mercy is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,276 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 149 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from Detroit Mercy. About 48% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Midwestern University - Glendale comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 145 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry majors at Midwestern University - Glendale. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
Loma Linda University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry majors at Loma Linda University. About 52% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Nova Southeastern University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 131 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from NUS Florida. About 59% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Midwestern University - Downers Grove is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry majors at Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Of these students, 47% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The dentistry program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 128 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 127 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry majors at University at Buffalo. About 50% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Louisville. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 127 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry majors at UofL. About 45% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 127 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 55% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,140 per year. The dentistry program at University of Maryland - Baltimore awarded 125 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Chicago is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. The dentistry program at University of Illinois at Chicago awarded 123 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 121 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 44% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. The dentistry program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus awarded 116 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Medicine | 28,623 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 15,249 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 15,192 |
| Nursing | 10,943 |
| Chiropractic | 2,658 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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