Doctor’s Degrees in Dentistry
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Education Levels of Dentistry Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6,742 students earned their doctor's degree in dentistry. This earns it the #5 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dentistry at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Doctor’s Degree | 6,742 |
Graduate Certificate | 28 |
Earnings of Dentistry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for dentistry majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in dentistry. About 51.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 3,255 |
Women | 3,487 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dentistry doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 1,623 |
Black or African American | 323 |
Hispanic or Latino | 636 |
White | 3,270 |
International Students | 445 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 445 |
Most Popular Dentistry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 65 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in dentistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for dentistry students seekinga doctor's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The dentistry program at New York University awarded 397 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Tufts University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. The dentistry program at Tufts University awarded 243 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Boston University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 196 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from Boston U. About 59% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The dentistry program at University of Southern California awarded 180 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of the Pacific is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,128 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 167 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from Pacific. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 163 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from UPenn. About 60% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. The dentistry program at Temple University awarded 153 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 44% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Detroit Mercy comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,276 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 149 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry majors at Detroit Mercy. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Midwestern University - Glendale. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The dentistry program at Midwestern University - Glendale awarded 145 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 39% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loma Linda University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. The dentistry program at Loma Linda University awarded 132 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 131 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry majors at NUS Florida. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
Midwestern University - Downers Grove comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dentistry program at Midwestern University - Downers Grove awarded 129 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 47% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 128 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from U-M. About 55% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Buffalo is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The dentistry program at University at Buffalo awarded 127 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Louisville is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. The dentistry program at University of Louisville awarded 127 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 127 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry majors at Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of Maryland - Baltimore is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 125 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from UMB. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from UIC. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 121 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry majors at UMN Twin Cities. About 44% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from CU Anschutz. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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