2023 Best Value Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree School for You
In 2021-2022, 26,024 dental support services students received their degrees and certificates, making the major the #9 most popular in the country.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Value Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 301 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for dental support students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
2023 Best Value Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools in the United States
Check out the dental support associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Dental Support Services
Our 2023 rankings named Camden County College the best value school in the United States for dental support services students working on their associate degree. Camden County College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Blackwood.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Camden County College are $3,744 per year. Dental Support majors at Camden County College take out an average of $13,954 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Dental Support Services at Camden County College Report
The excellent associate degree programs at Southeast Community College Area helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value dental support services schools in the United States. Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lincoln.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southeast Community College are $3,864 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Southeast Community College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools list.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Central Community College is a great value for dental support services students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Community College are $4,710 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, dental support graduates from Central Community College carry an average student debtload of $11,709.
Full Dental Support Services at Central Community College Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northcentral Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
North Central Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,512 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that dental support majors at North Central Technical College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,126.
In addition to its great value ranking, North Central Technical College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools list.
The excellent associate degree programs at Rochester Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value dental support services schools in the United States. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the midsize city of Rochester.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rochester Community and Technical College are $5,670 a year. Dental Support majors at Rochester Community and Technical College take out an average of $18,441 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Rochester Community and Technical College also did well on our Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Full Dental Support Services at Rochester Community and Technical College Report
With a ranking of #6, Wharton County Junior College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for dental support services students working on their associate degree. Wharton County Junior College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Wharton.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wharton County Junior College are $5,052 per year.
Wayne County Community College District landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree dental support services programs. Located in the large city of Detroit, WCCCD is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCCCD are $3,998 a year.
Athens Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree dental support services programs. Located in the city of Athens, Athens Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Athens Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,462 in tuition and fees each year.
Read full report on Dental Support Services at Athens Technical College
Madison Area Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools list. Madison College is a large public school located in the large city of Madison.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Madison College are $6,812 per year. Dental Support majors at Madison College take out an average of $17,488 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, Madison College is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools list.
Tyler Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for dental support services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Tyler Junior College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tyler.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Tyler Junior College are $4,440 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, dental support graduates from Tyler Junior College carry an average student debtload of $14,739.
Mid-Plains Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for dental support services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the remote town of North Platte, Mid-Plains Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mid-Plains Community College are $4,380 per year.
Full Dental Support Services at Mid-Plains Community College Report
Johnson County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for dental support services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. JCCC is a large public school located in the city of Overland Park.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at JCCC are $5,472 per year. The average amount in student loans that dental support majors at JCCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,720.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, JCCC also is in the top 15% of our Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking.
Full Dental Support Services at Johnson County Community College Report
Lake Area Technical Institute landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree dental support services programs. LATI is a small public school located in the town of Watertown.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LATI are $6,718 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, LATI also did well on our Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
El Centro College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree dental support services programs. El Centro College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Dallas.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at El Centro College are $6,000 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, El Centro College is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools list.
With a ranking of #15, Metropolitan Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for dental support services students working on their associate degree. MCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Omaha.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MCC are $4,815 per year.
Read full report on Dental Support Services at Metropolitan Community College
Oakland Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools ranking. Oakland Community College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Auburn Hills.
Oakland Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,400 in tuition and fees each year. Dental Support majors at Oakland Community College take out an average of $11,441 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Dental Support Services at Oakland Community College Report
Labette Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the remote town of Parsons, Labette Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Labette Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,768 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Dental Support Services at Labette Community College Report
North Dakota State College of Science ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools list. North Dakota State College of Science is a small public school located in the distant town of Wahpeton.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Dakota State College of Science are $6,879 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, North Dakota State College of Science also is in the top 10% of our Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking.
Read full report on Dental Support Services at North Dakota State College of Science
Century College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Century College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,105 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Associate Degree, dental support majors at Century College accumulate an average of around $17,188 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Century College also did well on our Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
With a ranking of #20, Flint Hills Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for dental support services students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Emporia, Flint Hills Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Flint Hills Technical College are $6,932 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Flint Hills Technical College also is in the top 10% of our Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking.
Full Dental Support Services at Flint Hills Technical College Report
St Cloud Technical and Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at St Cloud Technical and Community College are $6,075 per year. Dental Support majors at St Cloud Technical and Community College take out an average of $20,372 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, St Cloud Technical and Community College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools list.
Full Dental Support Services at St Cloud Technical and Community College Report
Normandale Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Normandale Community College are $6,321 a year. On average, dental support graduates from Normandale Community College take out $15,368 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Dental Support Services at Normandale Community College Report
With a ranking of #23, Chippewa Valley Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for dental support services students working on their associate degree. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CVTC are $6,793 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, CVTC is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools list.
Florence-Darlington Technical College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the small suburb of Florence, Florence-Darlington Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Florence-Darlington Technical College are $6,772 per year.
Middlesex County College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools ranking. Middlesex County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Edison.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Middlesex County College are $6,876 a year. Dental Support majors at Middlesex County College take out an average of $7,875 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Middlesex County College also is in the top 10% of our Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking.
Full Dental Support Services at Middlesex County College Report
Rest of the Top Best Value Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI |
| 47 | Rowan College at Burlington County | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| 48 | Temple College | Temple, TX |
| 49 | Lanier Technical College | Gainesville, GA |
| 50 | Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa, IA |
| 51 | Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs, IA |
| 52 | Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI |
| 52 | Lone Star College System | The Woodlands, TX |
| 54 | Delta College | University Center, MI |
| 54 | Central Lakes College - Brainerd | Brainerd, MN |
| 54 | Baltimore City Community College | Baltimore, MD |
| 57 | Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield, MO |
| 58 | Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa, CA |
| 59 | Southeastern Technical College | Vidalia, GA |
| 60 | Grayson College | Denison, TX |
Dental Support Services by Region
View the Best Value Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
| Region |
|---|
| Southeast |
| New England |
| Rocky Mountains |
| Plains States |
| Middle Atlantic |
| Far Western US |
| Southwest |
| Other U.S. Territories |
| Great Lakes |
Dental Support Services Related Majors for Dental Support
Dental Support Services is one of 11 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Dental Support Concentrations
| 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.
- 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.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
TradeCollege.org provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. TradeCollege.org is a for-profit site, and the displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© TradeCollege.org – All Rights Reserved.