Master’s Degrees in Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences
Education Levels of Dentistry & Oral Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 839 people earned their master's degree in dentistry & oral science. This earns it the #15 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dentistry & oral science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 923 |
| Master’s Degree | 839 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 41 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 41 |
| Associate Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Dentistry & Oral Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in dentistry & oral science is $234,309. 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 $212,451 and the high is $247,820.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for dentistry & oral science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in dentistry & oral science. About 56.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 365 |
| Women | 474 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dentistry & oral science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 148 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 316 |
| International Students | 201 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 80 |
Most Popular Dentistry & Oral Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 60 colleges that offer a master’s degree in dentistry & oral science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for dentistry & oral science students seekinga master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from U-M. About 54% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry & oral science. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 60% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in dentistry & oral science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make a median salary of 234,309.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry & oral science. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from IUPUI. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
The 4th most popular school in the country for dentistry & oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from USC. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in dentistry & oral science at University of Southern California make a median salary of 234,309.
The 5th most popular school in the country for dentistry & oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from Ohio State. About 52% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in dentistry & oral science at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 234,309.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry & oral science. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,927 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from UTHealth. About 69% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UTHealth graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $234,309.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry & oral science. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from UW Seattle. About 57% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Washington - Seattle Campus dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry & oral science. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from UIC. Of these students, 67% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in dentistry & oral science at University of Illinois at Chicago make a median salary of 234,309.
Saint Louis University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry & oral science. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from SLU. Of these students, 43% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Saint Louis University dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry & oral science. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from UT Health San Antonio. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
Nova Southeastern University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry & oral science. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from NUS Florida. Of these students, 67% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Nova Southeastern University dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
University of Louisville comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry & oral science. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from UofL. About 48% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Louisville dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry & oral science. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 57% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in dentistry & oral science at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 234,309.
The 14th most popular school in the country for dentistry & oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 50% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
The 14th most popular school in the country for dentistry & oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from UF. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in dentistry & oral science at University of Florida make a median salary of 234,309.
Loma Linda University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry & oral science. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from Loma Linda University. Of these students, 56% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Loma Linda University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $234,309.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry & oral science. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,835 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from LSU Health - New Orleans. About 47% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in dentistry & oral science at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans make a median salary of 234,309.
The 16th most popular school in the country for dentistry & oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from Boston U. About 48% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Boston University dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry & oral science. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 50% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in dentistry & oral science at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 234,309.
Harvard University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry & oral science. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in dentistry & oral science from Harvard. Of these students, 67% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Harvard University dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
Dentistry & Oral Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Dental Clinical Sciences | 306 |
| Oral Biology/Maxillofacial Pathology | 133 |
| Orthodontics/Orthodontology | 127 |
| Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 94 |
| Endodontics/Endodontology | 36 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dentistry & oral science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Nursing | 49,855 |
| Public Health | 17,864 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
| Communication Sciences | 10,306 |
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.
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