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2026 Best Orthodontics/Orthodontology Schools in the Southwest Region

1 Colleges in the United States
14 Orthodontics/Orthodontology Degrees Awarded
$183,694 Avg Early-Career Salary

Orthodontics/Orthodontology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for orthodontics/orthodontology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Orthodontics/Orthodontology in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall orthodontics/orthodontology education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in Orthodontics/Orthodontology

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Leading the list is The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston, our #1 school for orthodontics/orthodontology. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Houston. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston awarded about 14 orthodontics/orthodontology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, orthodontics/orthodontology degree recipients from The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston generally make around $183,694. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston graduates carry a median of $21,988 in student loans. See the full orthodontics/orthodontology program report for The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

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