Orthodontics/Orthodontology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for orthodontics/orthodontology students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Orthodontics/Orthodontology School
The orthodontics/orthodontology program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Orthodontics/Orthodontology Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Orthodontics/Orthodontology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Orthodontics/Orthodontology Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Orthodontics/Orthodontology Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Best Schools for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the orthodontics/orthodontology degrees they offer, see the list below.
University Of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in orthodontics/orthodontology. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 orthodontics/orthodontology degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Students who receive their orthodontics/orthodontology degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $220,594 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes Boston University one of the top schools for orthodontics/orthodontology. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 orthodontics/orthodontology students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their orthodontics/orthodontology degree from Boston University earn around $63,598 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong orthodontics/orthodontology program will find one at Temple University, which ranked #3. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 orthodontics/orthodontology degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, orthodontics/orthodontology degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $54,642. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong orthodontics/orthodontology program will find one at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Houston, The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston is a moderately-sized public institution. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston awarded about 14 orthodontics/orthodontology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their orthodontics/orthodontology degree from The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston earn around $183,694 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston graduates carry a median of $21,988 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong orthodontics/orthodontology program will find one at University At Buffalo, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. University At Buffalo awarded about 19 orthodontics/orthodontology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the orthodontics/orthodontology program make about $52,403 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,232.
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Saint Louis University Main Campus earned the #6 position for orthodontics/orthodontology this year. Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis. Saint Louis University Main Campus graduates 80% of students within six years. About 13 orthodontics/orthodontology degrees were awarded at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent year. Orthodontics/orthodontology graduates of Saint Louis University Main Campus earn a median of $244,603 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,586.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #7 spot for orthodontics/orthodontology this year. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 orthodontics/orthodontology degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Graduates of the orthodontics/orthodontology program make about $159,944 in their early career. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans.
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Loma Linda University placed #8 among the best orthodontics/orthodontology schools. Loma Linda University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loma Linda. Loma Linda University awarded about 12 orthodontics/orthodontology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the orthodontics/orthodontology program make about $170,645 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,094 to complete this degree.
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Case Western Reserve University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best orthodontics/orthodontology schools. Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 orthodontics/orthodontology students who graduated with this degree at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, orthodontics/orthodontology degree recipients from Case Western Reserve University generally make around $74,459. Students borrow a median of $25,106 to complete this degree.
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University Of Detroit Mercy earned the #10 position for orthodontics/orthodontology this year. Located in the city of Detroit, University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 19 orthodontics/orthodontology degrees were awarded at University Of Detroit Mercy in the most recent year. Orthodontics/orthodontology graduates of University Of Detroit Mercy earn a median of $199,973 early in their careers. University Of Detroit Mercy graduates carry a median of $29,053 in student loans.
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Roseman University Of Health Sciences earned the #11 position for orthodontics/orthodontology this year. Set in the city of Henderson, Roseman University Of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 10 orthodontics/orthodontology degrees were awarded at Roseman University Of Health Sciences in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, orthodontics/orthodontology degree recipients from Roseman University Of Health Sciences generally make around $130,116. Students borrow a median of $27,448 to complete this degree.
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Jacksonville University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best orthodontics/orthodontology schools. Jacksonville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. Jacksonville University awarded about 30 orthodontics/orthodontology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the orthodontics/orthodontology program make about $231,815 in their early career. Jacksonville University graduates carry a median of $25,619 in student loans.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 12 schools evaluated.
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).
