Master’s Degrees in Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences
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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 #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 and oral science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 915 |
| Master’s Degree | 797 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 50 |
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. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $185,139 and the high is $201,325.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for dentistry and oral science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
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 |
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 |
Most Popular Dentistry & Oral Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 60 colleges that offer a master’s degree in dentistry and 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 and 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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in dentistry and oral science from U-M. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
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 and 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. The dentistry and oral science program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 32 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for dentistry and 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 $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at IUPUI. About 57% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The dentistry and oral science program at University of Southern California awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. 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, 26 master's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at Ohio State. Of these students, 46% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th 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 Houston. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at UTHealth. Of these students, 44% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for dentistry and oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at UW Seattle. Of these students, 67% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 and oral science. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their master's degree in dentistry and oral science from UT Health San Antonio. Of these students, 45% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Chicago is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. The dentistry and oral science program at University of Illinois at Chicago awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Saint Louis University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at SLU. About 55% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for dentistry and oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Louisville. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 master's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at UofL. Of these students, 48% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 master's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at NUS Florida. About 57% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The dentistry and oral science program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for dentistry and oral science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in dentistry and oral science from CU Anschutz. About 42% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry and 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 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in dentistry and oral science from UF. About 47% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry and oral science. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at LSU Health - New Orleans. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in dentistry and oral science from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 65% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. 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 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
Loma Linda University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in dentistry and oral science from Loma Linda University. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Seton Hill University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in dentistry and oral science from Seton Hill. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*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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