Doctor’s Degrees in Dentistry
Education Levels of Dentistry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,928 people earned their doctor's degree in dentistry. This makes it the 5th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 | 6,928 |
Graduate Certificate | 33 |
Earnings of Dentistry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in dentistry is $106,977. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $86,149 to a high of $117,287.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for dentistry students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in dentistry. About 54.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 3,149 |
Women | 3,779 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dentistry doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 1,633 |
Black or African American | 384 |
Hispanic or Latino | 703 |
White | 3,298 |
International Students | 442 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 468 |
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:
New York University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 397 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from NYU. About 63% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in dentistry at New York University make a median salary of 106,977.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tufts University. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from Tufts. Of these students, 61% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tufts graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $106,977.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from Boston U. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in dentistry at Boston University make a median salary of 106,977.
University of Southern California is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from USC. Of these students, 53% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $106,977.
The 5th most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of the Pacific. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,506 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,924 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from Pacific. Of these students, 50% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in dentistry at University of the Pacific make a median salary of 106,977.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from UPenn. About 65% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in dentistry at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 106,977.
Temple University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from Temple. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in dentistry at Temple University make a median salary of 106,977.
University of Detroit Mercy is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,250 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from Detroit Mercy. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. University of Detroit Mercy dentistry graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $106,977.
Midwestern University - Glendale comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from Midwestern University - Glendale. Of these students, 44% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Midwestern University - Glendale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $106,977.
Loma Linda University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from Loma Linda University. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Data shows that Loma Linda University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $106,977.
Nova Southeastern University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from NUS Florida. Of these students, 59% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NUS Florida graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $106,977.
Midwestern University - Downers Grove is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Of these students, 60% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Midwestern University - Downers Grove graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $106,977.
The 13th most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from U-M. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in dentistry at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 106,977.
The 14th most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Louisville. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from UofL. Of these students, 53% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Louisville dentistry graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $106,977.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 51% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in dentistry at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 106,977.
The 14th most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from University at Buffalo. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. University at Buffalo dentistry graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $106,977.
The 17th most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from UMB. About 50% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $106,977.
University of Illinois at Chicago is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from UIC. About 63% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UIC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $106,977.
The 19th most popular school in the country for dentistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 54% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in dentistry at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 106,977.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry from CU Anschutz. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Data shows that CU Anschutz graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $106,977.
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Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Dentistry | 6,928 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dentistry that offer doctor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Medicine | 29,168 |
Rehabilitation Professions | 16,935 |
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 13,508 |
Nursing | 13,058 |
Optometry | 1,780 |
References
*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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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