by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 1 degrees and certificates in Dental Materials. Graduates earn a median $209,489 one year after completing, rising to $226,253 after four years.
Studying Dental Materials involves the study of Dental Materials. A Program That Focuses On The Scientific Study Of The Biomaterials And Inert And Active Compounds Used In Dental Procedures; The Development Of Dental Materials; And Their Effects On The Living Tissues Of The Oral Cavity And Systemic Bodily Health. Includes Instruction In Materials Science, Dental Bioengineering, Biocompatibility Of Materials, Physics And Mechanics Of Dental Materials, Elastic And Plastic Deformation, Surface Bonding, And Applications To Fixed And Removable Prostheses And Restorative Procedures. Examples: [Dental Materials (Ms)], [Dental Materials (Phd)].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., dental materials draws strong interest, with 1 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award dental materials degrees, an average of 1 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 1.
All 1 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 100% of dental materials degrees and certificates in the latest year (1 of 1), and international students earned 1.
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to dental materials, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Education and Training, English Language and Biology. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
Top knowledge areas, rated 0–5:
How long a dental materials degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to dental materials, at 35.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 35.9% |
| Doctoral degree | 24.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 19.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 12.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.6% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Dental Materials, with an average median salary of $73,703; the strongest outlook belongs to Dentists, All Other Specialists, at 12.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Podiatry Teacher, Medicine Teacher, Childbirth Teacher and Clinical Laboratory Aides Teacher.
The occupation related to dental materials with the most projected jobs is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 222,405 | 12.8% |
Dental Materials graduates earn a median $209,489 one year after completing their program, $226,253 after four years and $225,886 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $209,489 |
| 4 years | $226,253 |
| 5 years | $225,886 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to dental materials, with a median salary of $100,743.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $100,743 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Dental Materials has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 2,048 degrees a year; the largest are Dental Clinical Sciences, General (420), Orthodontics/Orthodontology (340) and Advanced General Dentistry (248). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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