by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in District of Columbia to review for the 2025 Best Dentistry Schools in District of Columbia ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The dentistry school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Dentistry Schools in District of Columbia. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the dentistry degree levels they offer.
Howard University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in dentistry. Howard is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.
Students who graduate with their degree from the dentistry program report average early career wages of $88,347.
More information about a degree in dentistry from Howard UniversityExplore all the Best Dentistry Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 506 |
| New York | 333 | 771 |
| Maryland | 279 | 125 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 127 |
Dentistry is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dentistry | 75 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,073 |
| Public Health | 761 |
| Medicine | 476 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 470 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 190 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 163 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 147 |
| Communication Sciences | 134 |
| Allied Health Professions | 92 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 62 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.