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Dentistry Schools in Kentucky

In <nil>, 181 students earned their Dentistry degrees in KY.

In terms of popularity, Dentistry is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 181
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 181
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 181

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 68.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Dentistry Grads in Kentucky

2,980 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 Kentucky

In this state, dentistry grads earn an average of $64,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $122,320.

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

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
22,140 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
30,390 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

Dentistry Careers in KY

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Dentists 13% $135,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing 6,395
Allied Health Professions 801
Health/Medical Admin Services 482
Rehabilitation Professions 479
Medicine 430
Health Sciences & Services 385
Public Health 371
Communication Sciences 321

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