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#1 #1 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO Saint Louis University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,240–1,400 Est. Net Price * $29,651 Median Starting Salary $61,147
#2 #2 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA Seton Hill University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 2,700 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $24,576 Median Starting Salary $64,410
#3 #3 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,060–1,240 Est. Net Price * $26,943 Median Starting Salary $57,536
#4 #4 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL the University of Illinois Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $10,384 Median Starting Salary $55,774
#5 #5 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Tufts University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Est. Net Price * $30,479 Median Starting Salary $59,401
#6 #6 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI In general, the University of Detroit Mercy is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,197 Median Starting Salary $57,066
#7 #7 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA Boston University is a extremely selective school. Approximately 80,800 applications are received by Boston... Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Est. Net Price * $27,829 Median Starting Salary $59,673
#8 #8 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $36,808 Median Starting Salary $53,300
#9 #9 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Est. Net Price * $20,375 Median Starting Salary $57,406
#10 #10 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Howard University Washington, DC Howard University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 19,200 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Est. Net Price * $28,279 Median Starting Salary $56,339
#11 #11 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY the University of Rochester is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Est. Net Price * $39,775 Median Starting Salary $56,543
#12 #12 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $17,535 Median Starting Salary $55,138
#13 #13 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $18,524 Median Starting Salary $55,734
#14 #14 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every... Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Est. Net Price * $23,935 Median Starting Salary $61,394
#15 #15 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $19,587 Median Starting Salary $61,233
#16 #16 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Overall, Stony Brook University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,320–1,500 Est. Net Price * $17,213 Median Starting Salary $53,851
#17 #17 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Nova Southeastern University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Est. Net Price * $29,589 Median Starting Salary $55,728
#18 #18 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO In general, the University of Missouri-Kansas City is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,380 Est. Net Price * $14,739 Median Starting Salary $55,786
#19 #19 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Roseman University of Health Sciences Henderson, NV Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 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 Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,297
#21 #21 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,241
#22 #22 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 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 Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,204
#24 #24 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences San Juan, PR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,247
#25 #25 Best College for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the U.S. University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,163
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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 Post masters certificate. Students major in Orthodontics/Orthodontology all over the country, though the major at the Post masters certificate level has the most graduates in Texas. 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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These are the careers in highest demand for Orthodontics/Orthodontology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

163

Female Students

83 (50%)

Male Students

80 (49%)

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Orthodontics/Orthodontology

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

85%

15

1,240–1,400

$29,651

$61,147

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

78%

8

1,050–1,250

$24,576

$64,410

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

58%

15

1,060–1,240

$26,943

$57,536

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

79%

9

1,130–1,350

$10,384

$55,774

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

10%

8

1,460–1,550

$30,479

$59,401

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

91%

9

980–1,220

$18,197

$57,066

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

14%

8

1,370–1,500

$27,829

$59,673

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

12%

6

1,450–1,550

$36,808

$53,300

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

63%

6

1,170–1,400

$20,375

$57,406

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

53%

5

1,050–1,280

$28,279

$56,339

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

39%

5

1,400–1,530

$39,775

$56,543

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

66%

4

1,280–1,480

$17,535

$55,138

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

68%

6

1,200–1,390

$18,524

$55,734

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