2026 Best Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics Schools in the New England Region

Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics 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 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics Schools in the New England Region

Best Schools for Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall pediatric dentistry/pedodontics education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics

1

Boston University
Boston, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics Degrees Awarded

$63,598 Median Starting Salary

Boston University tops our 2026 ranking of the best pediatric dentistry/pedodontics schools. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Boston University awarded about 13 pediatric dentistry/pedodontics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pediatric dentistry/pedodontics degree from Boston University earn around $63,598 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232. See the full pediatric dentistry/pedodontics program report for Boston University

2

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics Degrees Awarded

$254,466 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong pediatric dentistry/pedodontics program will find one at Tufts University, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. About 10 pediatric dentistry/pedodontics degrees were awarded at Tufts University in the most recent year. Graduates of the pediatric dentistry/pedodontics program make about $254,466 in their early career. Tufts University graduates carry a median of $17,074 in student loans. More information about a degree in pediatric dentistry/pedodontics from Tufts University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 3 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.