by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 19 U.S. colleges awarded 106 degrees and certificates in Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 96% of graduates. College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology 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 Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology involves the study of Prosthodontics/prosthodontology. A Program That Focuses On The Advanced Study Of The Restoration And Maintenance Of Teeth, Oral Function, And Aesthetic Form Through The Use Of Single Or Compound Materials, Structures, And Artificial Devices. Includes Instruction In Implant Dentistry, Surgical Procedures, Denture Design And Fabrication, Fixed And Removable Prosthodontics, Restorative Techniques, Occlusion Therapy And Devices, Geriatric Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, And Tempromandibular Joint Dysfunction. Examples: [Prosthodontics/prosthodontology (Cert.)], [Prosthodontics/prosthodontology (Ms)], [Prosthodontics/prosthodontology (Phd)].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., prosthodontics/prosthodontology is a popular field of study, with 106 degrees awarded annually. 19 colleges award prosthodontics/prosthodontology degrees, an average of 6 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 15.
By level, the 106 awards include 102 master’s degrees and 4 doctorates.
Women earned 52% of prosthodontics/prosthodontology degrees and certificates in the latest year (55 of 106). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (26) and Hispanic or Latino (11), and international students earned 53.
College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology Schools ranking. It also ranks prosthodontics/prosthodontology schools within 2 states. In all, 19 colleges offer prosthodontics/prosthodontology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common prosthodontics/prosthodontology credential is the master’s degree: 102 of the 106 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to prosthodontics/prosthodontology call most for Speaking, Active Listening and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of Medicine and Dentistry, Customer and Personal Service and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Deductive Reasoning.
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How long a prosthodontics/prosthodontology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 102 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 4 |
Post-doctoral training is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to prosthodontics/prosthodontology, at 44.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-doctoral training | 44.6% |
| Doctoral degree | 31.7% |
| Master’s degree | 14.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 4.9% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology, with an average median salary of $95,468; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, Prosthodontist, Dental Science Dr (Dental Science Doctor) and Restorative Dentist.
The occupation related to prosthodontics/prosthodontology with the most projected jobs is Prosthodontists, at 1,802,810.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Prosthodontists | 1,802,810 | -3.4% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology 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 prosthodontics/prosthodontology, with a median salary of $144,273.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Prosthodontists | $144,273 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 1,943 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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