Location: College Station, TX•In-State Tuition: $13,099•Out-of-State Tuition: $40,328•Admission Rate: 63%•Avg SAT: 1272
Median Earnings (1yr)Reported
$172,324
24th percentile
Sample: 54 graduates

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).

Earnings Distribution

How Texas A&M University-College Station graduates compare to all programs nationally

Texas A&M University-College Station earns $172k — 24th percentile among advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences grad-cert programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Texas A&M University-College Station$172,324$164,285-5%
Harvard University$206,974$206,569-0%
University of Illinois Chicago$243,437$186,839-23%
Nova Southeastern University$226,193$179,673-21%
University of Southern California$152,960$179,074+17%

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Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences grad-cert's programs at peer institutions in Texas (3 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station$13,099$172,324$164,285——
The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston—$182,819———
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan Antonio—$174,389———
National Median—$199,973———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences graduates

Dentists, General

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

$179,210/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

$179,210/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Orthodontists

Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.

$179,210/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Prosthodontists

Diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions associated with teeth, oral and maxillofacial tissues, or the jaw.

$179,210/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Dentists, All Other Specialists

All dentists not listed separately.

$179,210/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Health Education Specialists

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

$63,000/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Texas A&M University-College Station, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.