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Dentistry Schools in Florida

224 students earned Dentistry degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Dentistry is the 35th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 215
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 215
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 215
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.7%
  • White: 42.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Dentistry Grads in Florida

There are 16,090 people in the state and 312,480 people in the nation working in dentistry jobs.

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Wages for Dentistry Jobs in Florida

In this state, dentistry grads earn an average of $80,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $122,320.

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

#1

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,833. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

Dentistry Careers in FL

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Dentists 24% $145,940

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