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Major · Health Professions

Pre-Dentistry Studies

A program that prepares individuals for admission to a professional program in dentistry.

Schools offering
36
Annual completions
44
Typical degree level
Associate's + Bachelor's
Median earnings (5yr)
$61k

About this major

A program that prepares individuals for admission to a professional program in dentistry.

Section 3 · Careers

Where this major leads

Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.

No federal crosswalk data available for this major yet.

Section 4 · Earnings

Earnings at a glance

Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.

Median 5-year earnings

$61k

Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings

Associate's

$54k

Bachelor's

$64k

Section 6 · Where to study

Top colleges for Pre-Dentistry Studies

Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.

College Location Assoc. Bach. Total
MCPHS University Boston, MA 0 11 11
University of Dayton Dayton, OH 0 8 8
Snow College Ephraim, UT 5 0 5
Holmes Community College Goodman, MS 3 0 3
Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS 3 0 3
Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE 2 0 2
Ball State University Muncie, IN 0 2 2
University of Holy Cross New Orleans, LA 0 1 1
Barton County Community College Great Bend, KS 1 0 1
University of New England Biddeford, ME 0 1 1
Section 9 · Frequently asked

Common questions

What can I do with a Pre-Dentistry Studies degree?
Many graduates use this major as preparation for graduate study or licensure in their field.
Is a Pre-Dentistry Studies associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?
Both credentials exist. The associate's is typically faster and cheaper; the bachelor's unlocks higher-earning roles. See our earnings table above.
How many colleges offer Pre-Dentistry Studies?
36 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 44 students a year combined.