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#1 #1 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,140–1,400 Median Starting Salary $61,147
#2 #2 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 177 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,470–1,560 Median Starting Salary $59,401
#3 #3 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 465 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,774
#4 #4 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Howard University Washington, DC At Howard University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Howard University awards 186 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,339
#5 #5 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 672 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $59,673
#6 #6 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Every year, the University of Detroit Mercy grants around 208 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $57,066
#7 #7 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Median Starting Salary $55,138
#8 #8 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH At Case Western Reserve University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $60,077
#9 #9 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 693 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $55,734
#10 #10 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Median Starting Salary $61,394
#11 #11 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $51,666
#12 #12 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $49,553
#13 #13 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $53,300
#14 #14 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY At the University of Rochester, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,420–1,530 Median Starting Salary $56,543
#15 #15 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 391 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,030–1,310 Median Starting Salary $55,728
#16 #16 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $57,406
#17 #17 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stony Brook University awards 518 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,320–1,490 Median Starting Salary $53,851
#18 #18 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO At the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,786
#19 #19 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Roseman University of Health Sciences Henderson, NV At Roseman University of Health Sciences, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,993
#20 #20 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX At The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,297
#21 #21 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR At Oregon Health & Science University, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,241
#22 #22 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA At Loma Linda University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,176
#23 #23 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX At The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic), and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,204
#24 #24 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE At the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,163
#25 #25 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences San Juan, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,247
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About Orthodontics/Orthodontology

A program that focuses on the advanced study of the guidance of growing dental structures and the correction of misalignments, disproportionate growth, and traumas caused by genetics, disease, injuries, and dysfunctional behaviors. Includes instruction in craniofacial growth and development, malocclusion, design and fabrication of orthodontic appliances, craniofacial alignment, physiological function and analysis, cephalometrics, model analysis, space analysis, surgical orthodontics, cleft lip and palate, and treatment planning and management.

While Orthodontics/Orthodontology has degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students earn a Masters degree. Students major in Orthodontics/Orthodontology all over the country, though the major at the Post masters certificate level has the most graduates in New York. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Orthodontics/Orthodontology is $38,300.

Popularity of Orthodontics/Orthodontology Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Orthodontics/Orthodontology, include Orthodontists, which are in high demand. Though there are careers that pay more, like Orthodontists. The most in-demand position for Orthodontics/Orthodontology majors is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Orthodontics/Orthodontology majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

148

Female Students

91 (61%)

Male Students

57 (38%)

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#1 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S.

75%

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1,140–1,400

$61,147

#2 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S.

12%

8

1,470–1,560

$59,401

#3 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S.

77%

8

1,150–1,360

$55,774

#4 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S.

41%

6

1,100–1,320

$56,339

#5 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S.

11%

8

1,430–1,530

$59,673

#6 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S.

76%

6

1,040–1,270

$57,066

#7 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S.

65%

6

1,280–1,480

$55,138

#8 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S.

38%

5

1,440–1,550

$60,077

#9 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S.

74%

6

1,220–1,390

$55,734

#10 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S.

80%

6

1,130–1,370

$61,394

#11 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S.

5%

1

1,500–1,570

$51,666

#12 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S.

4%

6

1,510–1,590

$49,553

#13 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S.

10%

6

1,440–1,550

$53,300

#14 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S.

40%

6

1,420–1,530

$56,543

#15 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S.

73%

9

1,030–1,310

$55,728

#16 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S.

57%

6

1,170–1,400