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 #129 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 |
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. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $212,451 to a high of $247,820.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for dentistry & oral science students who are master's degree holders.
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:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dentistry & oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 54% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $234,309.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry & oral science. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for dentistry & oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Data shows that IUPUI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $234,309.
University of Southern California comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry & oral science. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 65% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Southern California dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry & oral science. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 52% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Ohio State University - Main Campus dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
The 6th most popular school in the country for dentistry & oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 69% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in dentistry & oral science at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston make a median salary of 234,309.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry & oral science. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 57% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $234,309.
University of Illinois at Chicago is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry & oral science. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. University of Illinois at Chicago dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
Saint Louis University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry & oral science. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Data shows that SLU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $234,309.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry & oral science. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UT Health San Antonio graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $234,309.
The 11th most popular school in the country for dentistry & oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. 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. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that NUS Florida graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $234,309.
University of Louisville is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry & oral science. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 48% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UofL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $234,309.
The 13th most popular school in the country for dentistry & oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 57% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rutgers University - New Brunswick dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry & oral science. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. 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. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that CU Anschutz graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $234,309.
University of Florida comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry & oral science. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Florida dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
Loma Linda University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry & oral science. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in dentistry & oral science at Loma Linda University 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 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 47% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
Boston University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry & oral science. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 48% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to 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 Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Texas A&M University - College Station dentistry & oral science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $234,309.
Harvard University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry & oral science. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. 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. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $234,309.
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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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