by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 22 U.S. colleges awarded 156 degrees and certificates in Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 99% of graduates. College Factual ranks 5 schools in its 2027 Best Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $209,489 one year after completing, rising to $226,253 after four years.
A major in Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics covers Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics. A Program That Focuses On The Advanced Study Of The Therapeutic And Preventive Care Of The Oral Health Of Children From Birth Through Adolescence, And The Care Of Adults With Physical, Mental, And Emotional Disabilities. Includes Instruction In Developmental Oral Biology, Preventive Medicine, Diet Therapy And Counseling, Patient Management, Pediatric Restorative Procedures, Pulp Therapy, Trauma Management, Anesthesia, Treatment Planning, And The Treatment Of Handicapped Patients. Examples: [Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics (Cert.)], [Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics (Ms)], [Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics (Phd)].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., pediatric dentistry/pedodontics is a widely-pursued major, with 156 degrees awarded annually. 22 colleges award pediatric dentistry/pedodontics degrees, an average of 7 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 16.
By level, the 156 awards include 155 master’s degrees and 1 doctorates.
Women earned 81% of pediatric dentistry/pedodontics degrees and certificates in the latest year (126 of 156). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (57) and Asian (28), and international students earned 29.
College Factual ranks 5 schools in its 2027 Best Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics Schools ranking, including 3 for master’s degrees. It also ranks pediatric dentistry/pedodontics schools within 2 states. In all, 22 colleges offer pediatric dentistry/pedodontics programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common pediatric dentistry/pedodontics credential is the master’s degree: 155 of the 156 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to pediatric dentistry/pedodontics call most for Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making and Speaking, and for knowledge of Medicine and Dentistry, English Language and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Deductive Reasoning and Written Comprehension.
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How long a pediatric dentistry/pedodontics degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 155 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 1 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to pediatric dentistry/pedodontics, at 64.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 64.9% |
| Master’s degree | 14.6% |
| Post-doctoral training | 5.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.3% |
| Some college courses | 5.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 3.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics, with an average median salary of $102,132; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Dental Medicine Doctor (DMD), Dental Surgery Doctor (DDS), Family Dentist and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS).
The occupation related to pediatric dentistry/pedodontics with the most projected jobs is Dentists, General, at 2,950,097.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | 2,950,097 | 1.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics graduates earn a median $209,489 one year after completing their program, $226,253 after four years and $225,886 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $209,489 |
| 4 years | $226,253 |
| 5 years | $225,886 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to pediatric dentistry/pedodontics, with a median salary of $157,602.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 1,893 degrees a year; the largest are Dental Clinical Sciences, General (420), Orthodontics/Orthodontology (340) and Advanced General Dentistry (248). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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