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Dentistry Schools in Nevada

169 students earned Dentistry degrees in Nevada in the 2020-2021 year.

A Dentistry major is the 31st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 169
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 169
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 169

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 24.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 52.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Dentistry Grads in Nevada

There are 2,410 people in the state and 312,480 people in the nation working in dentistry jobs.

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Wages for Dentistry Jobs in Nevada

In this state, dentistry grads earn an average of $95,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $122,320.

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

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,993.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,554 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Dentistry Careers in NV

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 43% $63,670
Dentists 18% $195,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Nursing 2,015
Health Sciences & Services 432
Allied Health Professions 313
Medicine 242
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 210
Allied Health Services 188
Health/Medical Admin Services 123
Public Health 119

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View Nationwide Dentistry Report

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