2026 Best Value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences doctoral degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 68 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Leading the list is Texas A And M University College Station, our #1 best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences school in the United States. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Typical Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences student debt is $20,031. Graduates go on to earn a median of $72,097 ten years after entry. Set against $20,031 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile
You'll get strong value at University Of California Los Angeles, which ranked #2 this year. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school based in Los Angeles, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. The median Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences program debt is $16,097. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $82,511. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of California Los Angeles has an acceptance rate of 9%. More on University Of California Los Angeles
University Of California San Francisco came in at #3 on this year's best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences ranking in the United States. University Of California San Francisco is a public school based in San Francisco, CA. Read the full report on University Of California San Francisco
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Virginia Commonwealth University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Set in Richmond, VA, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,720 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $39,884. Graduates carry a median of $23,813 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $58,128. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Virginia Commonwealth University has an acceptance rate of 93%. See the full Virginia Commonwealth University profile
Out of the 68 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Augusta University landed the #5 spot. Based in Augusta, GA, Augusta University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,414, while out-of-state students pay about $24,734. Augusta University Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences students take on a median of $25,745 in debt. Augusta University alumni report median earnings of $48,472 a decade after entry. Set against $25,745 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%. Read the full report on Augusta University
University Of Illinois At Chicago offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. This public school is set in Chicago, IL. Students from in state pay about $15,949 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,009. Students borrow a median of $20,115 to complete their Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $68,740 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Illinois At Chicago admits about 77% of applicants. See the full University Of Illinois At Chicago profile
University Of Iowa landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,283, while out-of-state students pay about $33,371. Graduates carry a median of $24,463 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $64,762 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,463 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Iowa
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,762, compared with $34,891 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,146 to complete their Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $55,198 ten years out. Set against $23,146 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis admits about 76% of applicants. Get the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis report
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities alumni report median earnings of $69,020 a decade after entry. Set against $21,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
University Of Maryland Baltimore ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. University Of Maryland Baltimore is a public school based in Baltimore, MD. In-state tuition and fees average $13,638, while out-of-state students pay about $44,811. Graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $88,174. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about University Of Maryland Baltimore
Harvard University landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,676. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Median earnings reach $101,817 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $16,616 median debt. Harvard University has an acceptance rate of 4%. Get the full Harvard University report
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. Median earnings reach $66,125 ten years out. Set against $24,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus profile
Boston University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Set in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete their Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $83,238 ten years out. Set against $25,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 11%. Read the full report on Boston University
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Columbus, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. The median Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences program debt is $22,053. Graduates go on to earn a median of $60,409 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,053 median debt. About 61% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of Southern California landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. University Of Southern California Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences students take on a median of $15,625 in debt. University Of Southern California alumni report median earnings of $92,498 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,625 median debt. University Of Southern California has an acceptance rate of 10%. More on University Of Southern California
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Typical Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences student debt is $19,137. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $83,648. That is a strong return on a $19,137 median debt. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor has an acceptance rate of 16%. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report
Roseman University Of Health Sciences ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. See the full Roseman University Of Health Sciences profile
Creighton University offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Read the full report on Creighton University
University At Buffalo landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University At Buffalo profile
University Of Pennsylvania offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Read more about University Of Pennsylvania
Seton Hill University placed #21 among the best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools in the United States. More on Seton Hill University
University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences report
University Of Nevada Las Vegas ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. See the full University Of Nevada Las Vegas profile
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. More on The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
Temple University placed #25 among the best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools in the United States. More on Temple University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Marquette University landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Marquette University
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Howard University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. More on Howard University
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. See the full University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill profile
University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. Get the full University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center report
University Of Nebraska Medical Center offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Get the full University Of Nebraska Medical Center report
Medical University Of South Carolina offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. See the full Medical University Of South Carolina profile
Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Rutgers University New Brunswick
Stony Brook University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. See the full Stony Brook University profile
University Of Alabama At Birmingham offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. See the full University Of Alabama At Birmingham profile
University Of Detroit Mercy ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. See the full University Of Detroit Mercy profile
University Of The Pacific ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. See the full University Of The Pacific profile
University Of Louisville came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Louisville
Loma Linda University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Loma Linda University
University Of Missouri Kansas City ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. Get the full University Of Missouri Kansas City report
Saint Louis University Main Campus ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. See the full Saint Louis University Main Campus profile
Metropolitan State University offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about Metropolitan State University
Northwestern University came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. More on Northwestern University
University Of Kentucky placed #44 among the best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools in the United States. More on University Of Kentucky
West Virginia University landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full West Virginia University profile
University Of Utah came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Utah
University Of Florida offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. See the full University Of Florida profile
Jacksonville University offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. More on Jacksonville University
The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Advanced Dentistry Oral Sciences schools. See the full The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center profile
Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Minnesota State University Mankato report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 68 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).