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2023 Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree School for You
In 2021-2022, 26,024 dental support services students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #9 most popular in the country.
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 81 schools in the Southeast Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 15% Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Trident Technical College the best school in the Southeast Region for dental support services students working on their associate degree. Trident Technical College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Charleston.
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Out of the 81 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Virginia Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.
On average, dental support graduates from Northern Virginia Community College take out $18,359 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Remington College - Nashville Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Nashville, Remington College - Nashville Campus is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Dental Support majors at Remington College - Nashville Campus take out an average of $22,805 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $224.
Out of the 81 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of New Orleans, LSU Health - New Orleans is a public college with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Florence-Darlington Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Florence-Darlington Technical College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Florence.
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Athens Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree dental support services programs. Athens Technical College is a small public school located in the midsize city of Athens.
Tennessee State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Tennessee State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Nashville.
On average, dental support graduates from Tennessee State University take out $17,211 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Virginia Western Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Virginia Western Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Roanoke.
While working on their Associate Degree, dental support majors at Virginia Western Community College accumulate an average of around $10,329 in student debt.
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Florida SouthWestern State College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Fort Myers, FSW is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Greenville Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. GTC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Greenville.
Dental Support majors at GTC take out an average of $16,511 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Lanier Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Lanier Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Gainesville.
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Southern University at Shreveport ranked #12 on this year’s Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Southern University at Shreveport is a small public school located in the city of Shreveport.
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Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great schools for Dental Support Services students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth, FL |
| 14 | Santa Fe College | Gainesville, FL |
| 15 | Fortis College - Smyrna | Smyrna, GA |
| 16 | Wytheville Community College | Wytheville, VA |
Best Dental Support Services Colleges by State
Explore the best dental support services schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 981 |
| South Carolina | 372 |
| Arkansas | 155 |
| North Carolina | 585 |
| Florida | 1,989 |
| West Virginia | 163 |
| Louisiana | 425 |
| Virginia | 375 |
| Alabama | 224 |
| Kentucky | 452 |
| Tennessee | 726 |
| Mississippi | 358 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Dental Support
One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, dental support services has other similar majors worth exploring.
Dental Support Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 17,068 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 8,524 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 323 |
| Other Dental Services & Allied Professions | 109 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 88,600 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
| Allied Health Professions | 83,905 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 83,587 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 36,762 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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.