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Dentistry Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 296 students earned their Dentistry degrees in TX.

As a degree choice, Dentistry is the 132nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 296
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 296
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 296

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 23.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.0%
  • White: 35.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Dentistry Grads in Texas

22,040 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 Texas

A typical salary for a dentistry grad in the state is $139,540, compared to a typical salary of $122,320 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Texas that offer dentistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,342 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,478 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,608 Total Students

In their early career, UTHealth grads earn an average salary of $70,514. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 59% of the teachers are full time.

Dentistry Careers in TX

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Dentists 23% $157,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Nursing 21,862
Allied Health Professions 3,806
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,598
Health Sciences & Services 2,485
Public Health 2,111
Medicine 1,974
Communication Sciences 1,724
Rehabilitation Professions 1,705

View all majors related to Dentistry

View Nationwide Dentistry Report

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