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2025 Best Dentistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

10 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
1,569 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
$114,771 Avg Early-Career Salary
Dentistry is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #105 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Dentistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,569 degrees in dentistry to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Dentistry School

Best Dentistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region The dentistry program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Dentistry rankings. For our Best Overall Dentistry School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

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Doctor's Degrees in Dentistry

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Dentistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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 Dentistry in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the dentistry degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Dentistry

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
169 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
3.6% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a degree in dentistry. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were about 169 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the dentistry program state that they receive average early career income of $80,541.

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New York University
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY
381 Dentistry Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in dentistry needs to check out New York University. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 381 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
134 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
6.7% Growth in Graduates

University of Maryland - Baltimore is a great option for students pursuing a degree in dentistry. Located in the city of Baltimore, UMB is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were approximately 134 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at UMB in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the dentistry program make around $90,870 in the first couple years of their career.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
137 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
$106,820 Median Starting Salary

Temple University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in dentistry. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 137 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the dentistry program report average early career income of $106,820.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
126 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
$90,853 Median Starting Salary

Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the city of New Brunswick. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were approximately 126 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, dentistry degree recipients typically earn an average of $90,853 in their early careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
119 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
$82,420 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 18th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 119 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at University at Buffalo in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, dentistry degree recipients usually earn about $82,420 in the first five years of their career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
85 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
$103,099 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #85 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.

There were about 85 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the dentistry program make about $103,099 in their early career salary.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
$74,680 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 43 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the dentistry program make around $74,680 for their early career.

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Howard University
Washington, DC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
75 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
4.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 7 schools for overall quality in the state of District of Columbia.

There were roughly 75 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at Howard in the most recent data year. After graduating, dentistry degree recipients usually make around $88,347 in their early careers.

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Touro College
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
105 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
$79,577 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of New York, Touro is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population. This college ranks 77th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 105 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at Touro in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, dentistry degree recipients typically earn about $79,577 in the first five years of their career.

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Best Dentistry Colleges by State

Explore the best dentistry schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 506
New York 333 771
Maryland 279 125
New Jersey 273 127
District of Columbia 188 72

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Dentistry has other similar majors worth exploring.

Dentistry Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Dentistry 1,569

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Majors Similar to Dentistry

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 41,854
Health & Medical Administrative Services 9,159
Allied Health Professions 8,997
Public Health 8,836
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 7,463
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 6,988
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 6,889
Medicine 6,456
Health Sciences & Services 6,222
Communication Sciences 4,229

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