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Master’s Degrees in Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences

797 Yearly Graduations
$189,764 Median Salary
50% Women
A master's degree in dentistry and oral science is offered at 60 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 25% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 26.5% of dentistry and oral science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Dentistry & Oral Science Majors

In 2020-2021, 797 earned their master's degree in dentistry and 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 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 Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in dentistry and oral science is $189,764. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $185,139 to a high of $201,325.

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Student Debt

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

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in dentistry and oral science. About 50.1% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 399
Women 398
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The racial-ethnic distribution of dentistry and oral science master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 109
Black or African American 16
Hispanic or Latino 61
White 331
International Students 211
Other Races/Ethnicities 69
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There are 60 colleges that offer a master’s degree in dentistry and oral science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
33 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for dentistry and 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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 master's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at U-M. Of these students, 45% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
32 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 and 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 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their master's degree in dentistry and oral science from UNC Chapel Hill. About 47% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

30 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. 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. The dentistry and oral science program at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#4

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
27 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for dentistry and 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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in dentistry and oral science from USC. Of these students, 52% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

26 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The dentistry and oral science program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 46% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

25 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 and oral science. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,841 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,524 per year. The dentistry and oral science program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

24 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The dentistry and oral science program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

22 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for dentistry and oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at UT Health San Antonio. About 45% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

22 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. 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, 22 people received their master's degree in dentistry and oral science from UIC. Of these students, 68% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
22 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for dentistry and oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Louis University. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. The dentistry and oral science program at Saint Louis University awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

#11

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
21 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Louisville is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. The dentistry and oral science program at University of Louisville awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
21 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for dentistry and oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. The dentistry and oral science program at Nova Southeastern University awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#13

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
20 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in dentistry and oral science from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 45% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

19 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at CU Anschutz. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.

#14

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
19 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry and oral science. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at UF. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

17 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for dentistry and oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans. 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. The dentistry and oral science program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
17 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at Texas A&M College Station. About 65% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
17 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in dentistry and oral science from Boston U. Of these students, 35% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
17 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Loma Linda University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at Loma Linda University. Of these students, 47% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, Pennsylvania
16 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for dentistry and oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Seton Hill University. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,534 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at Seton Hill. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

Dentistry & Oral Science Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Dental Clinical Sciences 316
Orthodontics/Orthodontology 127
Oral Biology/Maxillofacial Pathology 119
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 54
Advanced General Dentistry 47

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 51,608
Public Health 16,133
Mental & Social Health Services 14,517
Allied Health Professions 12,328
Communication Sciences 9,211

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.

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