by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 11 U.S. colleges awarded 138 degrees and certificates in Other Advanced/Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 97% of graduates. College Factual ranks 6 schools in its 2027 Best Other Advanced/Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $209,489 one year after completing, rising to $226,253 after four years.
A major in Other Advanced/Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences involves the study of Advanced/graduate Dentistry And Oral Sciences, Other. Any Instructional Program In Advanced/graduate Dentistry And Oral Sciences Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other advanced/graduate dentistry & oral sciences is a popular field of study, with 138 degrees awarded annually. 11 colleges award other advanced/graduate dentistry & oral sciences degrees, an average of 13 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 31.
By level, the 138 awards include 134 master’s degrees and 4 doctorates.
Women earned 59% of other advanced/graduate dentistry & oral sciences degrees and certificates in the latest year (82 of 138). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (49) and Asian (25), and international students earned 47.
College Factual ranks 6 schools in its 2027 Best Other Advanced/Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences Schools ranking, including 5 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other advanced/graduate dentistry & oral sciences schools within 5 states. In all, 11 colleges offer other advanced/graduate dentistry & oral sciences programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Advanced/Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other advanced/graduate dentistry & oral sciences credential is the master’s degree: 134 of the 138 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other advanced/graduate dentistry & oral sciences call most for Speaking, Instructing and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Education and Training, English Language and Biology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Speech Clarity.
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How long an other advanced/graduate dentistry & oral sciences degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 134 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 4 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other advanced/graduate dentistry & oral sciences, 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 Other Advanced/Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences, 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 Assistant Professor, Podiatry Professor, Correctional Therapy Teacher and Respiratory Therapy Instructor.
The occupation related to other advanced/graduate dentistry & oral sciences 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% |
Other Advanced/Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 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 other advanced/graduate dentistry & oral sciences, with a median salary of $100,743.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $100,743 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Other Advanced/Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 1,911 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.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Clinical Sciences, General | 420 |
| Orthodontics/Orthodontology | 340 |
| Advanced General Dentistry | 248 |
| Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 201 |
| Endodontics/Endodontology | 161 |
| Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics | 156 |
| Periodontics/Periodontology | 150 |
| Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology | 106 |
| Dental Public Health and Education | 88 |
| Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery | 39 |
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