by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for dentistry students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 135 degrees in dentistry to qualified students.
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The dentistry school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Dentistry Schools in North Carolina. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of dentistry degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's hard to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you want to pursue a degree in dentistry. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population.
Those dentistry students who get their degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn $9,080 more than the standard dentistry graduate.
More information about a degree in dentistry from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Any student who is interested in dentistry has to take a look at East Carolina University. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a very large student population.
After graduating, dentistry degree recipients typically make around $98,089 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in dentistry from East Carolina UniversityExplore all the Best Dentistry Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 96 |
| Florida | 282 | 215 |
| Virginia | 274 | 105 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 146 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 76 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 186 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 69 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 35 |
| Alabama | 233 | 78 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 46 |
Dentistry is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dentistry | 135 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 7,919 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 4,485 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2,257 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 1,765 |
| Public Health | 1,477 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1,308 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 940 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 914 |
| Medicine | 684 |
| Dental Support Services | 585 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
