Dentistry Schools in Iowa

84 Dentistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Dentistry is the 31st most popular major in the state out of a total 181 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	84
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	84
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	84

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a dentistry major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dentistry majors in Iowa is as follows:

• Asian: 11.9%
• Black or African American: 1.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
• White: 75.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 3.6%

Jobs for Dentistry Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 3,890 people employed in jobs related to a dentistry degree, compared to 312,480 nationwide.

Wages for Dentistry Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a dentistry grad in the state is $156,320, compared to a typical salary of $122,320 nationwide.

Most Popular Dentistry Programs in IA

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

Dentistry Careers in IA

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

Job Title	IA Job Growth	IA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors	25%	$131,150
Dentists	18%	$177,410

Related Majors in Iowa

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

Major	Annual Graduates in IA
Chiropractic	606
Nursing	462
Medicine	399
Rehabilitation Professions	305
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences	234
Public Health	193
Allied Health Professions	178
Dietetics & Nutrition Services	164

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Michal Jarmoluk under License

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