Major · CIP 51.04

Dentistry

487 international students graduated in Dentistry in the 2024–25 academic year. 68 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsHealth & Medicine
487
International graduates, 2024–25
3 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
68
Four-year schools that offer it
1
Related occupations

Occupations related to Dentistry

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Dentists, GeneralSOC 29-10214,200 openings a year · 1,062 LCA filings4,200+5.7%$170,9501,062

College teaching in this field: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology