2026 Best Orthodontics/Orthodontology Master’s Degree Schools

Orthodontics/Orthodontology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 41 schools to find the best for orthodontics/orthodontology students.

What’s on this page:

• Best Master’s Degree Orthodontics/Orthodontology Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the United States

Below are the best orthodontics/orthodontology schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Orthodontics/Orthodontology

1

Saint Louis University Main Campus
Saint Louis, MO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Orthodontics/Orthodontology Degrees Awarded

$249,068 Median Starting Salary

Saint Louis University Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best orthodontics/orthodontology schools. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit university. About 80% of students finish within six years. Saint Louis University Main Campus awarded about 15 orthodontics/orthodontology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their orthodontics/orthodontology degree from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn around $249,068 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,586. Read more about the orthodontics/orthodontology program at Saint Louis University Main Campus

2

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Orthodontics/Orthodontology Degrees Awarded

$231,815 Median Starting Salary

Jacksonville University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best orthodontics/orthodontology schools. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Jacksonville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Jacksonville University graduates 51% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 orthodontics/orthodontology students who graduated with this degree at Jacksonville University 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. Read more about the orthodontics/orthodontology program at Jacksonville University

Other Orthodontics/Orthodontology Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 41 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.