by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 20 U.S. colleges awarded 201 degrees and certificates in Oral Biology & Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 89% of graduates. College Factual ranks 7 schools in its 2027 Best Oral Biology & Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology 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 degree in Oral Biology & Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology involves the study of Oral Biology And Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology. A Program That Focuses On The Scientific Study Of The Growth, Development, Diseases, Healing Properties, And Neurological Components Of The Oral Cavity, Related Tissues And Organs, And Associated Craniofacial Areas. Includes Instruction In Oral Microbiology Microanatomy, Craniofacial Pain, Humoral Aspects Of Disease, Etiology And Histology Of Caries, Plaque Ecology, Wound Healing, Oral Disease Epidemiology, Oral Manifestations Of Systemic Disease, Lesions, Normal And Pathologic Physiology, And Related Molecular And Physical Studies. Examples: [Oral Biology And Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology (Ms)], [Oral Biology And Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology (Phd)], [Oral And Craniofacial Biology], [Craniofacial Biology], [Oral Biology And Oral Pathology].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, oral biology & oral & maxillofacial pathology is a widely-pursued major, with 201 degrees awarded annually. 20 colleges award oral biology & oral & maxillofacial pathology degrees, an average of 10 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 34.
By level, the 201 awards include 178 master’s degrees and 23 doctorates.
Women earned 61% of oral biology & oral & maxillofacial pathology degrees and certificates in the latest year (122 of 201). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (70) and Asian (41), and international students earned 57.
College Factual ranks 7 schools in its 2027 Best Oral Biology & Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Schools ranking, including 7 for master’s degrees. It also ranks oral biology & oral & maxillofacial pathology schools within 4 states. In all, 20 colleges offer oral biology & oral & maxillofacial pathology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Oral Biology & Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long an oral biology & oral & maxillofacial pathology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 178 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 23 |
1 occupations are related to Oral Biology & Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, with an average median salary of $100,743; the strongest outlook belongs to Dentists, All Other Specialists, at 12.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Cosmetic Dentist, Public Health Dentist, Oral Pathologist and Periodontist.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to oral biology & oral & maxillofacial pathology, at 222,405.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 222,405 | 12.8% |
Oral Biology & Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology 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 oral biology & oral & maxillofacial pathology, with a median salary of $100,743.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $100,743 |
Oral Biology & Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 1,848 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 |
| Endodontics/Endodontology | 161 |
| Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics | 156 |
| Periodontics/Periodontology | 150 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other | 138 |
| Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology | 106 |
| Dental Public Health and Education | 88 |
| Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery | 39 |
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