by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 12 U.S. colleges awarded 68 degrees and certificates in Pre-Dentistry Studies. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 69% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Pre-Dentistry Studies Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $37,046 one year after completing, rising to $60,109 after four years.
A degree in Pre-Dentistry Studies covers Pre-Dentistry Studies. A Program That Prepares Individuals For Admission To A Professional Program In Dentistry.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, pre-dentistry studies is a widely-pursued major, with 68 degrees awarded annually. 12 colleges award pre-dentistry studies degrees, an average of 6 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 17.
By level, the 68 awards include 13 associate degrees, 47 bachelor’s degrees and 8 master’s degrees.
Women earned 65% of pre-dentistry studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (44 of 68). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (28) and Black or African American (12), and international students earned 5.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Pre-Dentistry Studies Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks pre-dentistry studies schools within 2 states. In all, 12 colleges offer pre-dentistry studies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Pre-Dentistry Studies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long a pre-dentistry studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 13 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 47 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 8 |
Pre-Dentistry Studies has 10 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 9,087 degrees a year; the largest are Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other (3,693), Pre-Nursing Studies (2,938) and Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies (1,707). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 3,693 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 2,938 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 1,707 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 260 |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 225 |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 135 |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 107 |
| Pre-Art Therapy | 18 |
| Pre-Chiropractic Studies | 2 |
| Pre-Optometry Studies | 2 |
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