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2026 Best Value Dental Support Services Schools
Looking for the best-value Dental Support Services programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 795 institutions 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 arm you with the information you need, Trade College evaluated 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 Dental Support Services Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Southeast Community College Area earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Based in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. Students borrow a median of $8,491 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Southeast Community College Area alumni report median earnings of $43,405 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $8,491 median debt. Read more about Southeast Community College Area
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Camden County College earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Blackwood, NJ, Camden County College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,320, compared with $4,416 for out-of-state students. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $15,922. Camden County College alumni report median earnings of $41,212 a decade after entry. Set against $15,922 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Camden County College
A rank of #3 makes Washtenaw Community College one of the best values in the United States. Set in Ann Arbor, MI, Washtenaw Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,736, compared with $6,504 for out-of-state students. Washtenaw Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $9,500 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,449 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Washtenaw Community College
Out of the 795 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Spokane Community College landed the #4 spot. Based in Spokane, WA, Spokane Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,461 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,612 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,631 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Median earnings reach $41,984 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $8,631 median debt. See the full Spokane Community College profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Seattle Community College Central Campus earned it the #5 place in the United States. Seattle Community College Central Campus is a public school based in Seattle, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,238, with out-of-state students paying around $5,796. Graduates carry a median of $14,699 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,307. Set against $14,699 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Seattle Community College Central Campus
Central Community College landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Central Community College is a public school based in Grand Island, NE. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,360, while out-of-state students pay about $4,800. Graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,429 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Central Community College profile
Lake Area Technical Institute offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,718. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $8,250. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,473. Set against $8,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Lake Area Technical Institute
Western Iowa Tech Community College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Sioux City, IA, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,186, with out-of-state students paying around $5,330. Students borrow a median of $6,165 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,473. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Western Iowa Tech Community College report
Wharton County Junior College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Based in Wharton, TX, Wharton County Junior College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,192, while out-of-state students pay about $5,904. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $10,916. Wharton County Junior College alumni report median earnings of $44,960 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,916 median debt. Read the full report on Wharton County Junior College
Rochester Community And Technical College landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Rochester, MN, Rochester Community And Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,389 in tuition and fees. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $18,500. Median earnings reach $45,287 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $18,500 median debt. See the full Rochester Community And Technical College profile
Northcentral Technical College placed #11 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Set in Wausau, WI, Northcentral Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,889, with out-of-state students paying around $7,132. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $17,462. Northcentral Technical College alumni report median earnings of $44,925 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,462 median debt. Read more about Northcentral Technical College
Wayne County Community College District came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Based in Detroit, MI, Wayne County Community College District is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,112 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $4,067. Graduates carry a median of $20,820 in student loans. Wayne County Community College District alumni report median earnings of $29,079 a decade after entry. Set against $20,820 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Wayne County Community College District
Athens Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Athens Technical College is a public school based in Athens, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $3,390, compared with $5,958 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Median earnings reach $35,951 ten years out. Set against $9,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Athens Technical College
Madison Area Technical College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Based in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,977, compared with $7,141 for out-of-state students. Madison Area Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $19,000 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,413 ten years after entry. Set against $19,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Madison Area Technical College profile
Marshalltown Community College came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Marshalltown Community College is a public school based in Marshalltown, IA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,496, compared with $6,504 for out-of-state students. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $11,577. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,010 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $11,577 median debt. See the full Marshalltown Community College profile
Johnson County Community College placed #16 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Set in Overland Park, KS, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,424, compared with $5,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,532 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Median earnings reach $45,387 ten years out. Set against $13,532 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Johnson County Community College
Century College landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Century College is a public school based in White Bear Lake, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,214. Graduates carry a median of $29,300 in student loans. Median earnings reach $46,424 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $29,300 median debt. More on Century College
Tyler Junior College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. This public school is set in Tyler, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $2,424, compared with $4,536 for out-of-state students. Tyler Junior College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $16,241 in debt. Median earnings reach $38,140 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $16,241 median debt. Read more about Tyler Junior College
Mid Plains Community College placed #19 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in North Platte, NE, Mid Plains Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,600, compared with $4,530 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,596 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,059. Set against $14,596 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Mid Plains Community College report
El Centro College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. El Centro College is a public school based in Dallas, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,730, compared with $6,900 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,557 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. El Centro College alumni report median earnings of $41,714 a decade after entry. Set against $14,557 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on El Centro College
Gwinnett Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Set in Lawrenceville, GA, Gwinnett Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,524, with out-of-state students paying around $6,092. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $18,048. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,025 ten years after entry. Set against $18,048 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Gwinnett Technical College
Oakland Community College placed #22 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Set in Auburn Hills, MI, Oakland Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,120, while out-of-state students pay about $5,560. Graduates carry a median of $15,865 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,395 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,865 median debt. More on Oakland Community College
Metropolitan Community College Area came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Based in Omaha, NE, Metropolitan Community College Area is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,375, while out-of-state students pay about $4,950. Metropolitan Community College Area Dental Support Services students take on a median of $12,799 in debt. Metropolitan Community College Area alumni report median earnings of $38,773 a decade after entry. Set against $12,799 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Metropolitan Community College Area profile
Hawkeye Community College came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Based in Waterloo, IA, Hawkeye Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,525, while out-of-state students pay about $6,612. Hawkeye Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $13,125 in debt. Hawkeye Community College alumni report median earnings of $42,849 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Hawkeye Community College profile
Blackhawk Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Blackhawk Technical College is a public school based in Janesville, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,747, compared with $6,803 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,715 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,620 ten years after entry. Set against $13,715 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Blackhawk Technical College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Dental Support Services Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Based in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,844, compared with $7,087 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,234 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,297 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,234 median debt. Read more about Chippewa Valley Technical College
Normandale Community College placed #28 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Normandale Community College is a public school based in Bloomington, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,329. Graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,207 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Normandale Community College
Hennepin Technical College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Brooklyn Park, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,940. Hennepin Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $17,887 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,460 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,887 median debt. More on Hennepin Technical College
St Cloud Technical And Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public school based in Saint Cloud, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $6,124. Students borrow a median of $25,592 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Median earnings reach $46,874 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,592 median debt. More on St Cloud Technical And Community College
Western Technical College La Cross came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Western Technical College La Cross is a public school based in La Crosse, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,820, while out-of-state students pay about $7,078. Western Technical College La Cross Dental Support Services students take on a median of $13,669 in debt. Western Technical College La Cross alumni report median earnings of $45,303 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,669 median debt. Get the full Western Technical College La Cross report
Umpqua Community College landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Roseburg, OR, Umpqua Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,104. Graduates carry a median of $13,058 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $36,676. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Umpqua Community College profile
North Dakota State College Of Science ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Located in Wahpeton, ND, North Dakota State College Of Science is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,974, compared with $6,973 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $15,320. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,513. Set against $15,320 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on North Dakota State College Of Science
Middlesex County College landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Edison, NJ. In-state tuition and fees average $4,764, compared with $7,356 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,250 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,861 ten years after entry. Set against $11,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Middlesex County College
Northwest Arkansas Community College came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Bentonville, AR. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,342, while out-of-state students pay about $5,238. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $12,479. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,505. Set against $12,479 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Northwest Arkansas Community College profile
Colorado Northwestern Community College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Based in Rangely, CO, Colorado Northwestern Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,594, compared with $7,304 for out-of-state students. Colorado Northwestern Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $16,784 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,526. Set against $16,784 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Colorado Northwestern Community College report
Flint Hills Technical College placed #37 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Emporia, KS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,944. Flint Hills Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $15,498 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,007. That is a strong return on a $15,498 median debt. Read the full report on Flint Hills Technical College
Florence Darlington Technical College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Florence, SC. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,636, compared with $6,772 for out-of-state students. Florence Darlington Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $7,230 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $32,748. Set against $7,230 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Florence Darlington Technical College
Collin County Community College District ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Based in McKinney, TX, Collin County Community College District is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,014, while out-of-state students pay about $6,064. Collin County Community College District Dental Support Services students take on a median of $9,716 in debt. Collin County Community College District alumni report median earnings of $48,701 a decade after entry. Set against $9,716 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Collin County Community College District
San Juan College landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. San Juan College is a public school based in Farmington, NM. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,910, with out-of-state students paying around $5,393. San Juan College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $16,150 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $36,513. Set against $16,150 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on San Juan College
Georgia Northwestern Technical College placed #41 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Rome, GA, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,300, while out-of-state students pay about $5,868. Graduates carry a median of $8,492 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $35,759. That is a strong return on a $8,492 median debt. Read more about Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Savannah Technical College came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Savannah Technical College is a public school based in Savannah, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,330, compared with $5,898 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $7,250 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $33,018. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Savannah Technical College
Howard College offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Located in Big Spring, TX, Howard College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,766, with out-of-state students paying around $6,716. Students borrow a median of $14,242 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Howard College alumni report median earnings of $38,382 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,242 median debt. See the full Howard College profile
University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus placed #44 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Gallup, NM, University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,906, compared with $5,682 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,986 in student loans. Median earnings reach $44,792 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $10,986 median debt. Get the full University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus report
Amarillo College came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Amarillo College is a public school based in Amarillo, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $2,136, compared with $4,704 for out-of-state students. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $17,375. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,302 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,375 median debt. More on Amarillo College
Shoreline Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. Set in Shoreline, WA, Shoreline Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,115, with out-of-state students paying around $7,905. Shoreline Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $27,250 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $52,009. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Shoreline Community College
Lakeshore Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Located in Cleveland, WI, Lakeshore Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Graduates carry a median of $11,582 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $47,113 ten years after entry. Set against $11,582 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Lakeshore Technical College profile
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Located in Warner Robins, GA, Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,448, while out-of-state students pay about $6,016. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $15,516. Graduates go on to earn a median of $30,848 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins report
Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Calmar, IA, Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,780, with out-of-state students paying around $7,770. Students borrow a median of $7,625 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar alumni report median earnings of $41,306 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $7,625 median debt. Read more about Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar
Dakota County Technical College landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Rosemount, MN, Dakota County Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,679. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $11,000. Median earnings reach $51,938 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt. More on Dakota County Technical College
Pearl River Community College came in at #51 in this year's value ranking. Based in Poplarville, MS, Pearl River Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,700, with out-of-state students paying around $6,100. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $13,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $33,019. That is a strong return on a $13,000 median debt. Read more about Pearl River Community College
Best Value Dental Support Services Schools by Degree Level
Explore value rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Value Dental Support Services Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Dental Support Services Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Dental Support Services Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Dental Support Services Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Dental Support Services Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Dental Support Services Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 795 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).
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