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Dentistry in District of Columbia

Dentistry Schools in District of Columbia

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

A Dentistry major is the 91st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 79

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a dentistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dentistry majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.7%
  • Black or African American: 57.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 15.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Dentistry Grads in District of Columbia

1,330 people in the state and 312,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dentistry.

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Wages for Dentistry Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, dentistry grads earn an average of $183,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $122,320.

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

#1

Howard University

Washington
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $45,180. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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Dentistry Careers in DC

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $0
Dentists 18% $169,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Nursing 990
Public Health 833
Medicine 471
Health/Medical Admin Services 437
Rehabilitation Professions 172
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 168
Communication Sciences 136
Allied Health Professions 113

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