Dentistry Schools in Mississippi

In 2022-2023, 37 students earned their Dentistry degrees in MS.

In this state, Dentistry is the 127th most popular major out of a total 235 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	37
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	37

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 10.8%
• Black or African American: 10.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 75.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 2.7%

Jobs for Dentistry Grads in Mississippi

2,370 people in the state and 312,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dentistry.

Wages for Dentistry Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, dentistry grads earn an average of $153,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $122,320.

Most Popular Dentistry Programs in MS

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

Dentistry Careers in MS

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

Job Title	MS Job Growth	MS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors	27%	$0
Dentists	1%	$144,030

Related Majors in Mississippi

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

Major	Annual Graduates in MS
Nursing	2,838
Allied Health Professions	504
Health/Medical Admin Services	459
Health/Medical Prep Programs	439
Health Sciences & Services	325
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences	310
Communication Sciences	294
Medicine	228

View all majors related to Dentistry

View Nationwide Dentistry Report

References

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

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