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2027 Best Dentistry Schools in the The Plains States Region

6 Colleges in the United States
616 Dentistry Degrees Awarded
$138,063 Avg Early-Career Salary

Dentistry programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their dentistry programs.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best dentistry schools.

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Best Schools for Dentistry in the The Plains States Region

If you are not 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.

Top Schools in Dentistry

1

Our analysis ranked University Of Minnesota Twin Cities the best school in the country for a degree in dentistry. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 118 dentistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, dentistry degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $140,452. Typical student debt for the program is $21,577. More information about a degree in dentistry from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best dentistry schools. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 83 dentistry degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Graduates of the dentistry program make about $138,670 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,463 to complete this degree. Read more about the dentistry program at University Of Iowa

3

Creighton University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in dentistry, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Creighton University graduates 83% of students within six years. Creighton University awarded about 109 dentistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, dentistry degree recipients from Creighton University generally make around $135,420. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete this degree. Get the full dentistry details for Creighton University

4

University Of Nebraska Medical Center is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in dentistry, ranking #4. University Of Nebraska Medical Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Omaha. University Of Nebraska Medical Center awarded about 58 dentistry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the dentistry program make about $132,480 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,905 to complete this degree. Get the full dentistry details for University Of Nebraska Medical Center

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A T Still University Of Health Sciences is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in dentistry, ranking #5. A T Still University Of Health Sciences is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Kirksville. There were roughly 144 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at A T Still University Of Health Sciences in the most recent data year. Graduates of the dentistry program make about $142,550 in their early career. More information about a degree in dentistry from A T Still University Of Health Sciences

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University Of Missouri Kansas City came in at #6 for dentistry this year. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 104 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Kansas City in the most recent data year. Dentistry graduates of University Of Missouri Kansas City earn a median of $138,806 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,741 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in dentistry from University Of Missouri Kansas City

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

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