by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 28 U.S. colleges awarded 150 degrees and certificates in Periodontics/Periodontology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 99% of graduates. College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Periodontics/Periodontology 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 Periodontics/Periodontology covers Periodontics/periodontology. A Program That Focuses On The Advanced Study Of The Etiology And Treatment Of Diseases Of The Gingivae (Gum Tissue) And Supporting Bone, Nerve, And Vascular Structures. Includes Instruction In Periodontium Pathology, Diagnostic Procedures And Equipment, Occulsion, Nutritional Aspects Of Periodontology, Surgical Treatments, And Patient Care And Management. Examples: [Periodontics/periodontology (Cert.)], [Periodontics/periodontology (Ms)], [Periodontics/periodontology (Phd)].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, periodontics/periodontology is a popular field of study, with 150 degrees awarded annually. 28 colleges award periodontics/periodontology degrees, an average of 5 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 22.
By level, the 150 awards include 148 master’s degrees and 2 doctorates.
Women earned 51% of periodontics/periodontology degrees and certificates in the latest year (77 of 150). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (56) and Asian (24), and international students earned 37.
College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Periodontics/Periodontology Schools ranking, including 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks periodontics/periodontology schools within 2 states. In all, 28 colleges offer periodontics/periodontology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Periodontics/Periodontology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common periodontics/periodontology credential is the master’s degree: 148 of the 150 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to periodontics/periodontology call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Instructing, 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 Written Expression.
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How long a periodontics/periodontology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 148 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 2 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to periodontics/periodontology, 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 Periodontics/Periodontology, 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 Neurology Teacher, Pharmacology Teacher, Optometry Teacher and College Faculty Member.
The occupation related to periodontics/periodontology 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% |
Periodontics/Periodontology 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 periodontics/periodontology, with a median salary of $100,743.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $100,743 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Periodontics/Periodontology has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 1,899 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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