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Dentistry Schools in Florida

232 Dentistry students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Dentistry is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

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) 214
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 214
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 214
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18

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: 12.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.7%
  • White: 45.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Dentistry Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 16,090 people employed in jobs related to a dentistry degree, compared to 312,480 nationwide.

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Wages for Dentistry Jobs in Florida

Dentistry grads earn an average of $80,990 in the state and $122,320 nationwide.

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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
57% Graduation Rate
20,898 Total Students

The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
55,781 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 21,209
Health/Medical Admin Services 8,048
Health Sciences & Services 4,327
Allied Health Professions 3,670
Public Health 2,030
Allied Health Services 1,996
Mental & Social Health Services 1,223
Medicine 1,218

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