2026 Best Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences doctoral degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 68 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
University Of California Los Angeles tops our 2026 ranking of the best Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences doctoral degree schools in the United States. Based in Los Angeles, CA, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. University Of California Los Angeles posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,233, with out-of-state students paying around $46,121. Graduates carry a median of $16,097 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of California Los Angeles
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #2 on this year's Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences ranking in the United States. Based in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Texas A And M University College Station posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Typical Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences student debt is $20,031. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
A rank of #3 makes Boston University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete their Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences program here. See the full Boston University profile
Harvard University came in at #4 on this year's Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences ranking in the United States. Harvard University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cambridge, MA. Harvard University posts a six-year graduation rate of 98%. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. The median Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences program debt is $16,616. More on Harvard University
Out of the 68 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of California San Francisco landed the #5 spot. Located in San Francisco, CA, University Of California San Francisco is a public institution. Get the full University Of California San Francisco report
Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. Virginia Commonwealth University is a public school based in Richmond, VA. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates 63% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $16,720, compared with $39,884 for out-of-state students. The median Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences program debt is $23,813. More on Virginia Commonwealth University
University Of Southern California landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,647. Graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. Read more about University Of Southern California
University Of Iowa did well this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,283, while out-of-state students pay about $33,371. The median Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences program debt is $24,463. More on University Of Iowa
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. About 86% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,926, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. The median Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences program debt is $24,958. See the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus profile
University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set in Chicago, IL, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public institution. University Of Illinois At Chicago graduates 62% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,949 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,009. Typical Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences student debt is $20,115. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Chicago
University Of Maryland Baltimore placed #11 among Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools in the United States. Located in Baltimore, MD, University Of Maryland Baltimore is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,638, with out-of-state students paying around $44,811. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete their Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences program here. Read more about University Of Maryland Baltimore
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,762, with out-of-state students paying around $34,891. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences students take on a median of $23,146 in debt. More on Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Set in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. The median Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences program debt is $19,137. See the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor profile
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Columbus, OH. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Typical Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences student debt is $22,053. Get the full Ohio State University Main Campus report
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities did well this year, earning the #15 position. This public school is set in Minneapolis, MN. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
Augusta University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Set in Augusta, GA, Augusta University is a public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,414, compared with $24,734 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,745 to complete their Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences program here. Get the full Augusta University report
University Of Toledo landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Toledo report
Roseman University Of Health Sciences placed #18 among Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools in the United States. More on Roseman University Of Health Sciences
Jacksonville University landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Jacksonville University
Creighton University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. Read the full report on Creighton University
A T Still University Of Health Sciences landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. More on A T Still University Of Health Sciences
St Petersburg College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Read the full report on St Petersburg College
Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
Northwestern University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. See the full Northwestern University profile
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston placed #25 among Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
Rest of the Top 50 Best Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio did well this year, earning the #26 position. See the full The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio profile
Temple University did well this year, earning the #27 position. Read the full report on Temple University
University Of Nevada Las Vegas placed #28 among Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools in the United States. More on University Of Nevada Las Vegas
University Of Utah placed #29 among Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools in the United States. More on University Of Utah
University Of Connecticut landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Connecticut
Case Western Reserve University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. More on Case Western Reserve University
Nova Southeastern University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. More on Nova Southeastern University
Howard University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. See the full Howard University profile
Loma Linda University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. Read the full report on Loma Linda University
University Of Louisville ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. See the full University Of Louisville profile
University Of Kentucky landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky
University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences did well this year, earning the #37 position. Read more about University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences
Seton Hill University placed #38 among Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Seton Hill University
University Of Detroit Mercy did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read the full report on University Of Detroit Mercy
University Of Colorado Denver did well this year, earning the #40 position. See the full University Of Colorado Denver profile
University Of Missouri Kansas City placed #41 among Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools in the United States. More on University Of Missouri Kansas City
Oakwood University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. Get the full Oakwood University report
Marquette University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. See the full Marquette University profile
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. Get the full Rutgers University New Brunswick report
University Of Rochester ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. More on University Of Rochester
University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. See the full University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center profile
University At Buffalo landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. See the full University At Buffalo profile
Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. Get the full Columbia University In The City Of New York report
New York University placed #50 among Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools in the United States. More on New York University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 68 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).