2026 Best Value Pre-Dentistry Studies Schools in the The Plains States Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the pre-dentistry studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Pre-Dentistry Studies Schools
Our analysis ranked Western Nebraska Community College the best value for a degree in pre-dentistry studies in the The Plains States Region. Set in the town of Scottsbluff, Western Nebraska Community College is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,840 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $4,410. Pre-Dentistry Studies graduates carry a median of $14,507 in student loans. Pre-Dentistry Studies graduates of Western Nebraska Community College earn a median of $62,413 early in their careers. Set against $14,507 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northeast Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value pre-dentistry studies schools. Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Norfolk. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,840, with out-of-state students paying around $5,130. Pre-Dentistry Studies graduates carry a median of $14,068 in student loans. Early-career pre-dentistry studies graduates make about $32,840. Set against $14,068 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
[Pre-Dentistry Studies](/majors/health-care-professions/health-medical-preparatory-programs/pre-dentistry-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong pre-dentistry studies education at a price that pays off.
