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2027 Best Value General Dental Clinical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

7 Colleges in the United States
$21,923 Avg Student Debt
$60,781 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Dental Clinical Sciences Badge [General Dental Clinical Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/advanced-dentistry-oral-sciences/dental-clinical-sciences-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general dental clinical sciences students.

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2027 Best Value General Dental Clinical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general dental clinical sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Dental Clinical Sciences Schools

1
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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 best value for general dental clinical sciences in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. General Dental Clinical Sciences graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general dental clinical sciences degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $246,053. Set against $17,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Florida admits about 24% of applicants.

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general dental clinical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. Students from in state pay about $8,994 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,203. Students borrow a median of $15,117 to complete the general dental clinical sciences program here. Early-career general dental clinical sciences graduates make about $164,864. Set against $15,117 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill admits about 15% of applicants.

3

West Virginia University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general dental clinical sciences schools. Located in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,104, compared with $28,608 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,772 to complete the general dental clinical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general dental clinical sciences degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $51,750. Set against $23,772 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Louisville came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general dental clinical sciences schools. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,136, compared with $29,482 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,910 to complete the general dental clinical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general dental clinical sciences degree recipients from University Of Louisville generally make around $58,534. Set against $21,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Alabama At Birmingham one of the best values for general dental clinical sciences. Located in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,098, compared with $22,562 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,162 to complete the general dental clinical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general dental clinical sciences degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Birmingham generally make around $55,413. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Alabama At Birmingham admits about 88% of applicants.

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Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #6 spot for general dental clinical sciences value this year. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,720, with out-of-state students paying around $39,884. Students borrow a median of $23,813 to complete the general dental clinical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general dental clinical sciences degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University generally make around $259,378. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University earned the #7 position for value in general dental clinical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $38,700. Typical student debt for general dental clinical sciences graduates is $25,021. Soon after graduation, general dental clinical sciences degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University generally make around $226,193. That is a strong return on a $25,021 median debt. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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