by our College Data Analytics TeamThose considering pre-dentistry studies, take a look at other closely related fields of study. Here you will find majors with similar career paths, related concentrations and specializations, and the most popular similar majors, ranked by annual graduates.
Programs here prepare graduates for occupations that overlap with those of pre-dentistry studies, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. They are ranked by the number of shared occupations.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 3,744 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 2,731 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 1,739 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 256 |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 207 |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 127 |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 113 |
| Pre-Optometry Studies | 7 |
As a more focused area within Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, pre-dentistry studies shares its foundations with the other majors in that field.
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