by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 30 U.S. colleges awarded 161 degrees and certificates in Endodontics/Endodontology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 99% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Endodontics/Endodontology 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 Endodontics/Endodontology explores Endodontics/endodontology. A Program That Focuses On The Advanced Study Of The Morphology, Physiology, And Pathology Of Human Dental Pulp And Periradicular Tissues, And Prepares Dentists To Diagnose And Treat Internal Diseases And Injuries Of Teeth. Includes Instruction In Theory And Practice Of Endodontics; Pulpal Disease; Relationship Of Endodontic Conditions To Other Dental/oral Health Issues; Endodontic Operative Technique; And Patient Care And Management. Examples: [Endodontics/endodontology (Cert.)], [Endodontics/endodontology (Ms)], [Endodontics/endodontology (Phd)].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, endodontics/endodontology draws strong interest, with 161 degrees awarded annually. 30 colleges award endodontics/endodontology degrees, an average of 5 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 15.
By level, the 161 awards include 160 master’s degrees and 1 doctorates.
Women earned 50% of endodontics/endodontology degrees and certificates in the latest year (81 of 161). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (60) and Asian (55), and international students earned 14.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Endodontics/Endodontology Schools ranking, including 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks endodontics/endodontology schools within 4 states. In all, 30 colleges offer endodontics/endodontology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Endodontics/Endodontology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common endodontics/endodontology credential is the master’s degree: 160 of the 161 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to endodontics/endodontology call most for Reading Comprehension, Instructing and Speaking, 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 endodontics/endodontology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 160 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 1 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to endodontics/endodontology, 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 Endodontics/Endodontology, 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 Physical Therapy Professor, Medical Aides Teacher, Health Education Teacher and Virology Teacher.
The occupation related to endodontics/endodontology 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% |
Endodontics/Endodontology 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 endodontics/endodontology, with a median salary of $100,743.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $100,743 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Endodontics/Endodontology has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 1,888 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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