by our College Data Analytics Team
[Dentistry](/majors/health-care-professions/dentistry/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong dentistry education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value dentistry schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in dentistry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Augusta University tops our 2026 list of the best value dentistry schools in Georgia. Augusta University is a large public school located in the city of Augusta. In-state tuition and fees average $8,414, with out-of-state students paying around $24,734. Typical student debt for dentistry graduates is $25,745. Early-career dentistry graduates make about $145,581. That is a strong return on a $25,745 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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