Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences at University of the Pacific
Every advanced dentistry & oral sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the dentistry & oral science program at University of the Pacific stacks up to those at other schools.Pacific is located in Stockton, California and approximately 6,263 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Pacific Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Dentistry & Oral Science
Pacific Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Rankings
Dentistry & Oral Science Student Demographics at Pacific
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dentistry & oral science majors at University of the Pacific.
Pacific Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Master’s Program
In the dentistry & oral science master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of degree recipients. That is 31% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of the Pacific with a master's in dentistry & oral science.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences
If you plan to be a dentistry & oral science major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of the Pacific. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Orthodontics/Orthodontology | 9 |
| Endodontics/Endodontology | 3 |
Related Majors
- Dental Support Services
- Allied Health Professions
- Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
- Communication Sciences
- Dentistry
Careers That Dentistry & Oral Science Grads May Go Into
A degree in dentistry & oral science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for University of the Pacific.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists | 17,240 | $151,490 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 11,540 | $161,770 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 550 | $264,380 |
| Dentists | 450 | $184,140 |
| Orthodontists | 380 | $197,390 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Thias under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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