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2022 Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

16 Ranked Colleges
70 Degrees Awarded
$34,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences is the 248th most popular major in the country with 1,700 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, advanced dentistry and oral sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $174,455 and had an average of $177,038 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 70 advanced dentistry and oral sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in advanced dentistry and oral sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great advanced dentistry and oral sciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the advanced dentistry and oral sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree dentistry & oral science students with aid.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences (With Aid)

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harvard University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Cambridge, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s dentistry and oral science degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Harvard did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard University are $50,654, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s dentistry and oral science degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle also made our “Best Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #3 spot on the list. UIC is a public institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UIC also took the #9 spot in our “Best Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIC are $27,036, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Illinois at Chicago Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Report

#4

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Los Angeles landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s dentistry and oral science degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA also made our “Best Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Los Angeles are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. IUPUI is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s dentistry and oral science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree dentistry & oral science students with aid list, IUPUI has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis are $26,013, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s dentistry and oral science degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M also made our “Best Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548.

Read more about Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences at U-M

#7

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Augusta University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Augusta University is located in Augusta, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s dentistry and oral science degrees to qualified students.

Augusta University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#11 in overall quality

Stony Brook University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. SUNY Stony Brook is a large school located in Stony Brook, New York that handed out 3 doctorate’s dentistry and oral science degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stony Brook University are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s dentistry and oral science students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

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#10

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#10 in overall quality

University of Iowa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. Iowa City, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s dentistry and oral science degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Iowa also made our “Best Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613.

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#11

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#14 in overall quality

University at Buffalo ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s dentistry and oral science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree dentistry & oral science students with aid list, University at Buffalo has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University at Buffalo Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Report

#12

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. UMN Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 1 doctorate’s dentistry and oral science degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities also took the #15 spot in our “Best Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s dentistry and oral science degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Ohio State University - Main Campus Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Report

#14

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Boston University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s dentistry and oral science degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Boston U, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666.

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#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt also made our “Best Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences at Pitt

#16

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

University of Southern California ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Dentistry & Oral Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. USC is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 2 doctorate’s dentistry and oral science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USC, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USC are $48,715, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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