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Dentistry Schools in Pennsylvania

In <nil>, 491 students earned their Dentistry degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Dentistry is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 27 majors commonly available.

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) 491
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 491
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 491

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: 27.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 48.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.0%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Dentistry Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 15,960 people in the state and 312,480 people in the nation working in dentistry jobs.

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Wages for Dentistry Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a dentistry grad in the state is $95,160, compared to a typical salary of $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
96% Graduation Rate
28,038 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $90,173 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia
153 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
35,626 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,384 Total Students

2 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
33,230 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Pitt grads earn an average salary of $51,812.

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 11,477
Rehabilitation Professions 3,183
Allied Health Professions 2,804
Medicine 2,307
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,823
Health Sciences & Services 1,691
Public Health 1,486
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,353

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