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2026 Best Value Pre-Dentistry Studies Schools in Nebraska

[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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value pre-dentistry studies schools.

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• Best Value Pre-Dentistry Studies Schools in Nebraska

2026 Best Value Pre-Dentistry Studies Schools in Nebraska

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in pre-dentistry studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Pre-Dentistry Studies Schools

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Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE

$3,840 In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,507 Avg Student Debt

$38,729 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Western Nebraska Community College the best value for a degree in pre-dentistry studies in Nebraska. Located in the town of Scottsbluff, Western Nebraska Community College is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,840, with out-of-state students paying around $4,410. Students borrow a median of $14,507 to complete the pre-dentistry studies program here. Early-career pre-dentistry studies graduates make about $62,413. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE

$3,840 In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,068 Avg Student Debt

$42,634 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Northeast Community College one of the best values for pre-dentistry studies. Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Norfolk. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,840, with out-of-state students paying around $5,130. Students borrow a median of $14,068 to complete the pre-dentistry studies program here. 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. 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 · 4 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.