by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 14 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Dentistry Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,187 doctor's degrees in dentistry to qualified students.
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The dentistry doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality dentistry program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete 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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Dentistry Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in dentistry.
University of Florida is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in dentistry. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in dentistry from University of Florida
It is difficult to beat The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in dentistry. UTHSC is a small public university located in the city of Memphis.More information about a doctorate in dentistry from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a good decision for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in dentistry. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in dentistry from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
It's hard to beat Medical University of South Carolina if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in dentistry. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, MUSC is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in dentistry from Medical University of South Carolina
LSU Health - New Orleans is a small public university located in the large city of New Orleans.More information about a doctorate in dentistry from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
UK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a doctorate in dentistry from University of Kentucky
Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in dentistry from University of Louisville
Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in dentistry from Virginia Commonwealth University
Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in dentistry from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in dentistry from West Virginia University
Explore the best dentistry colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 215 |
| Virginia | 127 | 105 |
| Georgia | 126 | 96 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 135 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 35 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 69 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 146 |
| Alabama | 98 | 78 |
| South Carolina | 91 | 76 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 186 |
| West Virginia | 49 | 46 |
Dentistry is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dentistry | 1,187 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 6,904 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3,918 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 3,141 |
| Nursing | 3,097 |
| Chiropractic | 529 |
| Optometry | 346 |
| Allied Health Professions | 317 |
| Communication Sciences | 235 |
| Public Health | 224 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 105 |
