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Dentistry Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 135 students earned their Dentistry degrees in NC.

A Dentistry major is the 49th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 135
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 135
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 135

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dentistry majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 58.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Dentistry Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 13,450 people employed in jobs related to a dentistry degree, compared to 312,480 nationwide.

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Wages for Dentistry Jobs in North Carolina

Dentistry grads earn an average of $134,300 in the state and $122,320 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in North Carolina that offer dentistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,469. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,603 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,550.

Dentistry Careers in NC

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Dentists 24% $195,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 1,399
Rehabilitation Professions 692
Medicine 684
Allied Health Professions 566
Public Health 564
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 463
Health/Medical Admin Services 338
Mental & Social Health Services 310

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