by our College Data Analytics Team
[Dentistry](/majors/health-care-professions/dentistry/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for dentistry students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in dentistry, balancing cost against outcomes.
University Of Utah tops our 2026 list of the best value dentistry schools in Utah. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,620, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dentistry graduates is $20,798. Early-career dentistry graduates make about $107,064. Set against $20,798 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Utah admits about 86% of applicants.
This list is compiled 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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