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2027 Best Value Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics Schools

19 Colleges in the United States
$21,342 Avg Student Debt
$77,271 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics Badge [Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics](/majors/health-care-professions/advanced-dentistry-oral-sciences/pediatric-dentistry-pedodontics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools to find the best return on investment for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics students.

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Finding the Best Value Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics School for You

The right pediatric dentistry/pedodontics school can pay off for years to come. That is why we developed our Best Value Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.

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2027 Best Value Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in pediatric dentistry/pedodontics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics Schools

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University Of Illinois At Chicago earned the #1 spot for value among pediatric dentistry/pedodontics schools in the United States. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,949, while out-of-state students pay about $32,009. Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics graduates carry a median of $20,115 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pediatric dentistry/pedodontics degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Chicago generally make around $61,829. That is a strong return on a $20,115 median debt. University Of Illinois At Chicago admits about 77% of applicants.

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pediatric dentistry/pedodontics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Typical student debt for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics graduates is $19,137. Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $242,474 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,137 median debt. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value pediatric dentistry/pedodontics schools. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete the pediatric dentistry/pedodontics program here. Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $234,309 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value pediatric dentistry/pedodontics schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans. Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $56,395 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,577 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

A rank of #5 makes Harvard University one of the best values for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,676. Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $95,207 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Harvard University admits about 4% of applicants.

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University At Buffalo came in at #6 for value in pediatric dentistry/pedodontics this year. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,936, with out-of-state students paying around $31,536. Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans. Early-career pediatric dentistry/pedodontics graduates make about $52,403. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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University Of Louisville ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value pediatric dentistry/pedodontics schools. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. In-state tuition and fees average $13,136, compared with $29,482 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics graduates is $21,910. Soon after graduation, pediatric dentistry/pedodontics degree recipients from University Of Louisville generally make around $233,908. Set against $21,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Louisville admits about 79% of applicants.

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Texas A And M University College Station landed the #8 spot for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics value this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete the pediatric dentistry/pedodontics program here. Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $172,324 early in their careers. Set against $20,031 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa placed #9 among the best values for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. In-state tuition and fees average $11,283, while out-of-state students pay about $33,371. Typical student debt for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics graduates is $24,463. Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $209,502 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Iowa admits about 84% of applicants.

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Saint Louis University Main Campus earned the #10 position for value in pediatric dentistry/pedodontics this year. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $55,760 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics graduates is $26,586. Soon after graduation, pediatric dentistry/pedodontics degree recipients from Saint Louis University Main Campus generally make around $244,603. Set against $26,586 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University landed the #11 spot for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics value this year. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete the pediatric dentistry/pedodontics program here. Soon after graduation, pediatric dentistry/pedodontics degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $63,598. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.

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Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #12 spot for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics value this year. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Typical student debt for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics graduates is $25,120. Soon after graduation, pediatric dentistry/pedodontics degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $58,402. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania placed #13 among the best values for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete the pediatric dentistry/pedodontics program here. Soon after graduation, pediatric dentistry/pedodontics degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $220,594. Set against $16,155 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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University Of Rochester landed the #14 spot for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics value this year. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,080. Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. Early-career pediatric dentistry/pedodontics graduates make about $60,865. Set against $21,517 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University earned the #15 position for value in pediatric dentistry/pedodontics this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $38,700 in tuition and fees. Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics graduates carry a median of $25,021 in student loans. Early-career pediatric dentistry/pedodontics graduates make about $226,193. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 73%.

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University Of Southern California earned the #16 position for value in pediatric dentistry/pedodontics this year. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. In-state tuition and fees average $71,647. Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pediatric dentistry/pedodontics degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $165,907. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 10%.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University earned the #17 position for value in pediatric dentistry/pedodontics this year. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,704. Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics graduates carry a median of $17,074 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pediatric dentistry/pedodontics degree recipients from Tufts University generally make around $254,466. That is a strong return on a $17,074 median debt. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.

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Case Western Reserve University placed #18 among the best values for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics. Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,608. Students borrow a median of $25,106 to complete the pediatric dentistry/pedodontics program here. Soon after graduation, pediatric dentistry/pedodontics degree recipients from Case Western Reserve University generally make around $74,459. Set against $25,106 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Case Western Reserve University admits about 36% of applicants.

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Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University landed the #19 spot for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics value this year. Located in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $35,810. Typical student debt for pediatric dentistry/pedodontics graduates is $25,498. Early-career pediatric dentistry/pedodontics graduates make about $58,495. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Howard University admits about 41% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 19 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 19 ranked schools only.

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