The share of U.S. women receiving a dentistry degree has quadrupled since 1980 | Pew Research Center

November 2, 2023

Women have gained ground in the nation’s highest-paying occupations, but still lag behind men

The share of U.S. women receiving a dentistry degree has quadrupled since 1980

The share of U.S. women receiving a dentistry degree has quadrupled since 1980

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Women have gained ground in the nation’s highest-paying occupations, but still lag behind men
Since 1980, women have increased their presence in most of the 10 highest-paying occupations in the U.S.
Many high-paying occupations in U.S. require specialized degrees
The share of U.S. women receiving a dentistry degree has quadrupled since 1980
Women remain the minority among those receiving certain STEM degrees