Find Healthcare Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Doctor's Degree in Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences

Find Schools Near

Doctor’s Degrees in Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences

50 Yearly Graduations
$226,129 Median Salary
56% Women
A doctor's degree in dentistry and oral science is offered at 23 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 60.0% of dentistry and oral science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Dentistry & Oral Science Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 students earned their doctor's degree in dentistry and oral science. This earns it the #19 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dentistry and oral science at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Graduate Certificate 915
Master’s Degree 797
Doctor’s Degree 50
Basic Certificate 8
Associate Degree 4
Undergraduate Certificate 1

Earnings of Dentistry & Oral Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in dentistry and oral science is $226,129. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $226,129 and the high is $226,129.

undefined

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in dentistry and oral science. About 56.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 22
Women 28
undefined

The racial-ethnic distribution of dentistry and oral science doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 5
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 6
International Students 30
Other Races/Ethnicities 4
undefined

There are 23 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in dentistry and oral science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
10 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dentistry and oral science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at Harvard. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#2

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women

Boston University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The dentistry and oral science program at Boston University awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#3

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry and oral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at USC. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#3

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The dentistry and oral science program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#5

University of California - San Francisco

San Francisco, California
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - San Francisco is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dentistry and oral science program at University of California - San Francisco awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry and oral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. The dentistry and oral science program at Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at UCLA.

2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry and oral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at IUPUI. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Iowa comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry and oral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry and oral science from Iowa.

2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry and oral science from Pitt. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Maryland - Baltimore comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry and oral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry and oral science from UMB.

#11

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
1 Yearly Graduations

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry and oral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at U-M.

#11

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 11th most popular school in the country for dentistry and oral science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in dentistry and oral science from UIC.

1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dentistry and oral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at Ohio State.

#11

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 Yearly Graduations

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in dentistry and oral science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at UMN Twin Cities.

#11

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
1 Yearly Graduations

The 11th most popular school in the country for dentistry and oral science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Augusta University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at Augusta University.

Dentistry & Oral Science Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Oral Biology/Maxillofacial Pathology 19
General Dental Clinical Sciences 14
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 8
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology 3
Orthodontics/Orthodontology 2

Below are some popular majors that are similar to dentistry and oral science that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Medicine 28,623
Rehabilitation Professions 15,249
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 15,192
Nursing 10,943
Dentistry 6,742

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Healthcare Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited healthcare schools across the U.S.