Dentistry Schools in Virginia

100 students earned Dentistry degrees in Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Dentistry is the 135th most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	100
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	100
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	100

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 24.0%
• Black or African American: 7.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
• White: 42.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
• Other Races: 15.0%

Jobs for Dentistry Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 7,320 people employed in jobs related to a dentistry degree, compared to 312,480 nationwide.

Wages for Dentistry Jobs in Virginia

Dentistry grads earn an average of $199,870 in the state and $122,320 nationwide.

Most Popular Dentistry Programs in VA

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

Dentistry Careers in VA

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

Job Title	VA Job Growth	VA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors	31%	$0
Dentists	24%	$164,650

Related Majors in Virginia

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

Major	Annual Graduates in VA
Nursing	6,775
Mental & Social Health Services	2,163
Allied Health Professions	1,447
Medicine	1,144
Public Health	1,071
Health/Medical Admin Services	988
Allied Health Services	967
Rehabilitation Professions	730

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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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