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2024 Best Dentistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

12 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
1,601 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
$76,619 Avg Early-Career Salary
Dentistry is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #105 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for dentistry students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,601 degrees in dentistry during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Dentistry School

Best Dentistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region The dentistry program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Dentistry rankings. For our Best Overall Dentistry School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

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Doctor's Degrees in Dentistry

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Dentistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Dentistry in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the dentistry degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Dentistry

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
163 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
3.7% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a degree in dentistry. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were approximately 163 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the dentistry program earn about $71,965 in their early career salary.

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New York University
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
397 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
2.8% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in dentistry has to look into New York University. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 397 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, dentistry degree recipients usually make around $72,198 in their early careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
125 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
$75,293 Median Starting Salary

University of Maryland - Baltimore is a great option for students pursuing a degree in dentistry. Located in the large city of Baltimore, UMB is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were approximately 125 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at UMB in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, dentistry degree recipients typically make about $75,293 in the first five years of their career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
104 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
6.7% Growth in Graduates

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in dentistry. LECOM is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Erie.

There were about 104 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at LECOM in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the dentistry program at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine earn $38,133 above the average graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
94 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
3.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were about 94 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, dentistry degree recipients typically make an average of $66,443 at the beginning of their careers.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
153 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
5.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 153 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year. Dentistry degree recipients from Temple University receive an earnings boost of about $11,236 over the average income of dentistry graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
127 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
4.7% Growth in Graduates

Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick. A Best Colleges rank of #98 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were about 127 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the dentistry program state that they receive average early career income of $73,836.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
86 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
5.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #79 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.

There were approximately 86 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the dentistry program earn an average of $73,006 in the first couple years of working.

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Touro College
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NY
108 Dentistry Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of New York, Touro is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population. This college ranks 31st out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 108 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at Touro in the most recent year we have data available.

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Howard University
Washington, DC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
72 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
8.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 8 colleges for overall quality in the state of District of Columbia.

There were approximately 72 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at Howard in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the dentistry program report average early career wages of $74,115.

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Best Dentistry Colleges by State

Explore the best dentistry colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 506
New York 333 771
Maryland 279 125
New Jersey 273 127
District of Columbia 188 72

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Dentistry has other similar majors worth exploring.

Dentistry Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Dentistry 1,601

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Majors Similar to Dentistry

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 42,404
Health & Medical Administrative Services 9,400
Allied Health Professions 8,947
Public Health 8,295
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 8,135
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 7,145
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 7,129
Medicine 6,384
Health Sciences & Services 5,991
Communication Sciences 4,106

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