Dentistry Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Dentistry is offered at 65 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Dentistry. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about17% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 66.7% of Dentistry graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Dentistry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,950 people earned theirDentistry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Dentistry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 30 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 6,920 |
Earnings of Dentistry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Dentistry of $138,423 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $116,673 |
| 4 years | $138,423 |
| 5 years | $156,494 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Dentistry students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Dentistry. About 66.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Dentistry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 16.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 16.7% |
| International Students | 4 | 66.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 66.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Dentistry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 72 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Dentistry. Learn more about the most popular below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Dentistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 377 doctor's degrees in Dentistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University is a popular choice for Dentistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their doctor's degree in Dentistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Dentistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their doctor's degree in Dentistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dentistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Dentistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their doctor's degree in Dentistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dentistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Pacific comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dentistry. This school awarded 174 doctor's degrees in Dentistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Dentistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their doctor's degree in Dentistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dentistry. This school awarded 149 doctor's degrees in Dentistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dentistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern University-Glendale comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dentistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their doctor's degree in Dentistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dentistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Detroit Mercy comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dentistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their doctor's degree in Dentistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern University-Downers Grove comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dentistry. This school awarded 141 doctor's degrees in Dentistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
A T Still University of Health Sciences comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dentistry. This school awarded 140 doctor's degrees in Dentistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dentistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Dentistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 130 doctor's degrees in Dentistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dentistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their doctor's degree in Dentistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland, Baltimore comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dentistry. This school awarded 130 doctor's degrees in Dentistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dentistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dentistry. This school awarded 129 doctor's degrees in Dentistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loma Linda University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dentistry. This school awarded 128 doctor's degrees in Dentistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Francisco comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dentistry. This school awarded 126 doctor's degrees in Dentistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dentistry. This school awarded 122 doctor's degrees in Dentistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Dentistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor's degree in Dentistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dentistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dentistry. This school awarded 121 doctor's degrees in Dentistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dentistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dentistry Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dentistry | 6,950 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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