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Dentistry: where to study

Every U.S. college that awarded this degree in 2023-24 (Dentistry), from the federal IPEDS survey. A complete list, not a ranking.

Colleges65

NCES IPEDS · 2023-24

IPEDS Completions and Institutional CharacteristicsNational Center for Education Statistics

Year: Degrees awarded July 2023 – June 2024
Files: HD2024, C2024_A
Programs: CIP 51.0401

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States and territories38

Professional doctorates awarded6,9142023-24, first majors

Largest programNew York UniversityNew York, NY · 377 graduates

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Largest programs by graduates

Degrees awarded in 2023-24 in these programs (all levels, first majors). Size tells you where many students study, not which program is best for you.

College	Location	Type	Graduates
New York University	New York, NY	Private nonprofit, 4-year or above	377
Tufts University	Medford, MA	Private nonprofit, 4-year or above	233
Boston University	Boston, MA	Private nonprofit, 4-year or above	214
University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia, PA	Private nonprofit, 4-year or above	187
University of the Pacific	Stockton, CA	Private nonprofit, 4-year or above	174
University of Southern California	Los Angeles, CA	Private nonprofit, 4-year or above	172
Temple University	Philadelphia, PA	Public, 4-year or above	149
Midwestern University-Glendale	Glendale, AZ	Private nonprofit, 4-year or above	145
University of Detroit Mercy	Detroit, MI	Private nonprofit, 4-year or above	142
Midwestern University-Downers Grove	Downers Grove, IL	Private nonprofit, 4-year or above	141

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This list shows which colleges award the degree. It does not show accreditation. Check the program with the accreditor, and check your state's licensing rules.

CODA (Commission on Dental Accreditation)Accredits dental education programs, including D.D.S. and D.M.D. programs.Search programs →
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Data: NCES IPEDS HD2024 and C2024_A (2023-24 degrees, first majors). Programs counted: Dentistry (CIP 51.0401), matched to this career with the NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk. How Margdarshan sources its data → · Back to Dentistry