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Dentistry Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 506 students earned their Dentistry degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Dentistry is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 506
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 506
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 506

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 31.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Dentistry Grads in Pennsylvania

15,960 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 Pennsylvania

Dentistry grads earn an average of $95,160 in the state and $122,320 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer dentistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,046. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Graduates earn an average $80,445 after graduation.

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia
153 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,336 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 1 to 1.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,058. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. In their early career, Pitt grads earn an average salary of $48,483.

Dentistry Careers in PA

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Dentists 9% $127,370

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