2024 Best Dentistry Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida

Ranked #6 in popularity, dentistry is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Dentistry Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 215 doctor's degrees in dentistry to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on dentistry students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other dentistry students want to attend this school to pursue a doctor's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized dentistry related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for dentistry students working on their doctor's degree.

More Ways to Rank Dentistry Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Dentistry Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Dentistry in Florida

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in dentistry.

Top Florida Schools for a Doctorate in Dentistry

1

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

84 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Florida if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in dentistry. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in dentistry from University of Florida

2

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

131 Annual Graduates

Nova Southeastern University is a good option for students interested in a doctor's degree in dentistry. NUS Florida is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a doctorate in dentistry from Nova Southeastern University

Best Dentistry Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Dentistry Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
North Carolina	190	135
Georgia	190	96
Virginia	182	105
Mississippi	154	35
Tennessee	150	146
Louisiana	146	69
Alabama	139	78
South Carolina	135	76
Kentucky	119	186
West Virginia	61	46

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Rankings in Majors Related to Dentistry

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Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Michal Jarmoluk. More about our data sources and methodologies.