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Doctor’s Degrees in Dentistry

6,742 Yearly Graduations
$105,121 Median Salary
52% Women
There are 65 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in dentistry. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 42% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 6.6% of dentistry graduates were international students.

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.

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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
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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
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There are 65 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in dentistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

New York University

New York, New York
397 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#2

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
243 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#3

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
196 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#4

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
180 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#5

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California
167 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#6

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
163 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
153 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#8

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan
149 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#9

Midwestern University - Glendale

Glendale, Arizona
145 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#10

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
132 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#11

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
131 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#12

Midwestern University - Downers Grove

Downers Grove, Illinois
129 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#13

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
128 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#14

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
127 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#14

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
127 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#14

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
127 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#17

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
125 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#18

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
123 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#19

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
121 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

116 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to dentistry that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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