2026 Best Value Pre-Dentistry Studies Schools in Texas
[Pre-Dentistry Studies](/majors/health-care-professions/health-medical-preparatory-programs/pre-dentistry-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for pre-dentistry studies students.
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2026 Best Value Pre-Dentistry Studies Schools in Texas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in pre-dentistry studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Pre-Dentistry Studies Schools
Leading the list is South Plains College, our #1 best value for pre-dentistry studies in Texas. Set in the town of Levelland, South Plains College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,733, compared with $5,157 for out-of-state students. Pre-Dentistry Studies graduates carry a median of $13,788 in student loans. Pre-Dentistry Studies graduates of South Plains College earn a median of $30,949 early in their careers. Set against $13,788 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Lubbock Christian University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pre-dentistry studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Lubbock Christian University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lubbock. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,540. Students borrow a median of $27,250 to complete the pre-dentistry studies program here. Pre-Dentistry Studies graduates of Lubbock Christian University earn a median of $49,072 early in their careers. Set against $27,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lubbock Christian University admits about 73% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 1 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).
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