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2026 Best General Dental Clinical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools

17 Colleges in the United States
242 General Dental Clinical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$149,751 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Dental Clinical Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general dental clinical sciences programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 31 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general dental clinical sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Dental Clinical Sciences in the United States

See the highest-ranked general dental clinical sciences schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in General Dental Clinical Sciences

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Rutgers University New Brunswick tops our 2026 ranking of the best general dental clinical sciences schools. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 11 general dental clinical sciences degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Students who receive their general dental clinical sciences degree from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn around $58,402 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,120. Get the full general dental clinical sciences details for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general dental clinical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 general dental clinical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. General Dental Clinical Sciences graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $56,395 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,577. More information about a degree in general dental clinical sciences from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Ohio State University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general dental clinical sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 general dental clinical sciences degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general dental clinical sciences degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $58,088. Typical student debt for the program is $22,053. Get the full general dental clinical sciences details for Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Florida
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University Of Florida came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best general dental clinical sciences schools. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. About 20 general dental clinical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. General Dental Clinical Sciences graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $246,053 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,669. Read more about the general dental clinical sciences program at University Of Florida

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The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general dental clinical sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of San Antonio. There were roughly 14 general dental clinical sciences students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general dental clinical sciences degree recipients from The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio generally make around $174,389. Students borrow a median of $20,247 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general dental clinical sciences from The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

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University Of Maryland Baltimore ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best general dental clinical sciences schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore is a moderately-sized public university. About 12 general dental clinical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Baltimore in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general dental clinical sciences degree recipients from University Of Maryland Baltimore generally make around $85,300. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. See the full general dental clinical sciences program report for University Of Maryland Baltimore

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best general dental clinical sciences schools. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 general dental clinical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent year. Students who receive their general dental clinical sciences degree from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn around $164,864 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,117. More information about a degree in general dental clinical sciences from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center came in at #8 for general dental clinical sciences this year. Set in the city of Memphis, The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center is a mid-sized public institution. The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center awarded about 18 general dental clinical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general dental clinical sciences degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center generally make around $216,085. Typical student debt for the program is $25,679. More information about a degree in general dental clinical sciences from The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

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University Of Rochester ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best general dental clinical sciences schools. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 13 general dental clinical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Rochester in the most recent year. Graduates of the general dental clinical sciences program make about $60,865 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,517. More information about a degree in general dental clinical sciences from University Of Rochester

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University Of Connecticut landed the #10 spot for general dental clinical sciences this year. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. University Of Connecticut graduates 83% of students within six years. About 11 general dental clinical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Students who receive their general dental clinical sciences degree from University Of Connecticut earn around $247,820 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,637 to complete this degree. See the full general dental clinical sciences program report for University Of Connecticut

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #11 for general dental clinical sciences this year. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public university. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 general dental clinical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general dental clinical sciences degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University generally make around $259,378. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates carry a median of $23,813 in student loans. See the full general dental clinical sciences program report for Virginia Commonwealth University

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University At Buffalo earned the #12 position for general dental clinical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 general dental clinical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University At Buffalo in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general dental clinical sciences degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $52,403. Students borrow a median of $22,232 to complete this degree. See the full general dental clinical sciences program report for University At Buffalo

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham landed the #13 spot for general dental clinical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Birmingham. University Of Alabama At Birmingham graduates 64% of students within six years. University Of Alabama At Birmingham awarded about 19 general dental clinical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general dental clinical sciences program make about $55,413 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,162. More information about a degree in general dental clinical sciences from University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best general dental clinical sciences schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 22 general dental clinical sciences degrees were awarded at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in the most recent year. Graduates of the general dental clinical sciences program make about $238,129 in their early career. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates carry a median of $23,146 in student loans. More information about a degree in general dental clinical sciences from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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University Of Colorado Denver earned the #15 position for general dental clinical sciences this year. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. University Of Colorado Denver awarded about 16 general dental clinical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. General Dental Clinical Sciences graduates of University Of Colorado Denver earn a median of $272,682 early in their careers. University Of Colorado Denver graduates carry a median of $26,582 in student loans. More information about a degree in general dental clinical sciences from University Of Colorado Denver

Other General Dental Clinical Sciences Degree Levels

Explore the best general dental clinical sciences schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in General Dental Clinical Sciences
Associate's Degrees in General Dental Clinical Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in General Dental Clinical Sciences
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 31 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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