Dentistry Schools in West Virginia

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

In terms of popularity, Dentistry is the 87th most popular major in the state out of a total 210 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	49
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	49
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	49

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 14.3%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 79.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Dentistry Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 470 people employed in jobs related to a dentistry degree, compared to 312,480 nationwide.

Wages for Dentistry Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, dentistry grads earn an average of $61,190. Nationwide, they make an average of $122,320.

Most Popular Dentistry Programs in WV

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

Dentistry Careers in WV

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

Job Title	WV Job Growth	WV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors	27%	$50,500
Dentists	13%	$126,330

Related Majors in West Virginia

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WV
Nursing	1,771
Other Health Professions	705
Health/Medical Admin Services	435
Medicine	370
Allied Health Professions	356
Public Health	352
Allied Health Services	326
Communication Sciences	199

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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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