Graduate Certificates in Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences
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Education Levels of Dentistry & Oral Science Majors
In 2018-2019, 856 earned their graduate certificate in dentistry and oral science. This earns it the #22 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dentistry and oral science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 856 |
| Master’s Degree | 742 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 56 |
| Basic Certificate | 31 |
Earnings of Dentistry & Oral Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in dentistry and oral science is $155,050. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $143,350 to a high of $181,650.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in dentistry and oral science is $200,024. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $221,086 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $123,400.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $2,330.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in dentistry and oral science. About 50.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 425 |
| Women | 431 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dentistry and oral science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 142 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 338 |
| International Students | 194 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 76 |
Most Popular Dentistry & Oral Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 38 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in dentistry and oral science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Tufts University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dentistry and oral science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,724 per year.
The dentistry and oral science program at Tufts University awarded 64 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Boston University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 33,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,720 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 56 people received their graduate certificate in dentistry and oral science from Boston U. Of these students, 45% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Rochester is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,705 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 55 graduate certificates were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at University of Rochester. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
New York University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,408 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 54 people received their graduate certificate in dentistry and oral science from NYU. About 61% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 48,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,272 per year.
The dentistry and oral science program at University of Southern California awarded 48 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for dentistry and oral science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,114 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 45 people received their graduate certificate in dentistry and oral science from UT Health San Antonio. About 56% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 68,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,677 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 43 graduate certificates were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at Texas A&M College Station. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
Nova Southeastern University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,665 per year.
The dentistry and oral science program at Nova Southeastern University awarded 39 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for dentistry and oral science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. Roughly 31,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,073 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,079 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 39 graduate certificates were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at Iowa. Of these students, 46% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for dentistry and oral science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,729 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 34 people received their graduate certificate in dentistry and oral science from UTHealth. Of these students, 47% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loma Linda University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,880 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 graduate certificates were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at Loma Linda University. About 38% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 51,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,318 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,580 per year.
The dentistry and oral science program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 30 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 43% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 26,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,156 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,254 per year.
The dentistry and oral science program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 30 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,924 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,276 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 27 graduate certificates were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at UIC. Of these students, 48% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 32,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,530 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 graduate certificates were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at Pitt. Of these students, 61% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dentistry and oral science. Each year, around 50,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,736 per year.
The dentistry and oral science program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for dentistry and oral science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,680 per year.
The dentistry and oral science program at University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - Baltimore is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,132 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 graduate certificates were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at UMB. About 55% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nebraska Medical Center is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,964 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 19 graduate certificates were handed out to dentistry and oral science majors at UNMC. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Saint Louis University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dentistry and oral science. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,880 per year.
The dentistry and oral science program at Saint Louis University awarded 19 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 37% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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