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Dentistry Schools in North Carolina

135 Dentistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Dentistry is the 15th most popular major out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 135
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 135
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 135

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dentistry majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 58.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Dentistry Grads in North Carolina

13,450 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a dentistry grad in the state is $134,300, compared to a typical salary of $122,320 nationwide.

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

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. 64% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $12,469.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,603 after graduation. A typical student attending ECU will pay a net price of $16,550. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

Dentistry Careers in NC

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Dentists 24% $195,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 7,425
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,189
Allied Health Professions 1,932
Public Health 1,477
Rehabilitation Professions 911
Allied Health Services 797
Mental & Social Health Services 710
Medicine 684

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