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2026 Best Value Dental Support Services Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Dental Support Services associate’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 795 schools 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 Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Camden County College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Dental Support Services associate's degree schools in the United States. Located in Blackwood, NJ, Camden County College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,320, while out-of-state students pay about $4,416. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $15,922. Median earnings reach $41,212 ten years out. Set against $15,922 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Camden County College profile
You'll get strong value at Southeast Community College Area, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,444 in tuition and fees, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,491 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Median earnings reach $43,405 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Southeast Community College Area
You'll get strong value at Central Community College, which ranked #3 this year. Central Community College is a public school based in Grand Island, NE. In-state tuition and fees average $3,360, compared with $4,800 for out-of-state students. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $11,000. Median earnings reach $39,429 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt. More on Central Community College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northcentral Technical College earned it the #4 place in the United States. Based in Wausau, WI, Northcentral Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,889, while out-of-state students pay about $7,132. Northcentral Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $17,462 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,925 ten years after entry. Set against $17,462 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Northcentral Technical College
Rochester Community And Technical College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Dental Support Services ranking in the United States. Based in Rochester, MN, Rochester Community And Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,389. Rochester Community And Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $18,500 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,287 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $18,500 median debt. Get the full Rochester Community And Technical College report
Wharton County Junior College came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Wharton County Junior College is a public school based in Wharton, TX. Students from in state pay about $3,192 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,904 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,916 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,960. Set against $10,916 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Wharton County Junior College report
Wayne County Community College District ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Located in Detroit, MI, Wayne County Community College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,112, while out-of-state students pay about $4,067. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $20,820. Median earnings reach $29,079 ten years out. Set against $20,820 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Wayne County Community College District
Athens Technical College placed #8 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Athens, GA, Athens Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,390, while out-of-state students pay about $5,958. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $9,500. Athens Technical College alumni report median earnings of $35,951 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt. Read more about Athens Technical College
Madison Area Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. This public school is set in Madison, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,977, with out-of-state students paying around $7,141. Madison Area Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $19,000 in debt. Madison Area Technical College alumni report median earnings of $45,413 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Madison Area Technical College profile
Tyler Junior College placed #10 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Tyler Junior College is a public school based in Tyler, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,424, while out-of-state students pay about $4,536. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $16,241. Tyler Junior College alumni report median earnings of $38,140 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Tyler Junior College profile
Mid Plains Community College placed #11 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Mid Plains Community College is a public school based in North Platte, NE. Students from in state pay about $3,600 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $4,530. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $14,596. Ten years after enrolling, 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
Johnson County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Located in Overland Park, KS, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $5,688. Students borrow a median of $13,532 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,387. Set against $13,532 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Johnson County Community College
Lake Area Technical Institute placed #13 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,718. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $8,250. Lake Area Technical Institute alumni report median earnings of $45,473 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Lake Area Technical Institute
El Centro College placed #14 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. El Centro College is a public school based in Dallas, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,730, with out-of-state students paying around $6,900. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $14,557. Median earnings reach $41,714 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on El Centro College
Metropolitan Community College Area came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Based in Omaha, NE, Metropolitan Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,375, compared with $4,950 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,799 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,773 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,799 median debt. More on Metropolitan Community College Area
Oakland Community College placed #16 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Auburn Hills, MI, Oakland Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,120, compared with $5,560 for out-of-state students. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $15,865. Median earnings reach $37,395 ten years out. Set against $15,865 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Oakland Community College
North Dakota State College Of Science ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. North Dakota State College Of Science is a public school based in Wahpeton, ND. Students from in state pay about $5,974 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,973. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $15,320. Median earnings reach $50,513 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $15,320 median debt. See the full North Dakota State College Of Science profile
Century College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Located in White Bear Lake, MN, Century College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,214. Century College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $29,300 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,424. Set against $29,300 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Century College report
Flint Hills Technical College landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Emporia, KS, Flint Hills Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,944 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $15,498 in student loans. Median earnings reach $47,007 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $15,498 median debt. Get the full Flint Hills Technical College report
St Cloud Technical And Community College placed #21 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Saint Cloud, MN, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,124. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $25,592. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,874. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about St Cloud Technical And Community College
Normandale Community College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Normandale Community College is a public school based in Bloomington, MN. Students from in state pay about $6,329 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Median earnings reach $50,207 ten years out. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Normandale Community College
Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Eau Claire, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,844 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Graduates carry a median of $14,234 in student loans. Chippewa Valley Technical College alumni report median earnings of $46,297 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,234 median debt. Read more about Chippewa Valley Technical College
Florence Darlington Technical College came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Florence Darlington Technical College is a public school based in Florence, SC. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,636, while out-of-state students pay about $6,772. Graduates carry a median of $7,230 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $32,748. Set against $7,230 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Florence Darlington Technical College report
Middlesex County College came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Set in Edison, NJ, Middlesex County College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,764, compared with $7,356 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,250 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Median earnings reach $46,861 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Middlesex County College report
Hawkeye Community College landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Waterloo, IA, Hawkeye Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,525, while out-of-state students pay about $6,612. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $13,125. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,849. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Hawkeye Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Dental Support Services Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Colorado Northwestern Community College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Set in Rangely, CO, Colorado Northwestern Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,594, compared with $7,304 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $16,784. Median earnings reach $43,526 ten years out. Set against $16,784 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Colorado Northwestern Community College
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Warner Robins, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,448, with out-of-state students paying around $6,016. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $15,516. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $30,848. That is a strong return on a $15,516 median debt. More on Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins
Hennepin Technical College placed #29 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Hennepin Technical College is a public school based in Brooklyn Park, MN. Students from in state pay about $5,940 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $17,887 in student loans. Median earnings reach $49,460 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $17,887 median debt. Read the full report on Hennepin Technical College
Del Mar College offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Del Mar College is a public school based in Corpus Christi, TX. Students from in state pay about $3,500 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,050. Students borrow a median of $7,476 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,656. That is a strong return on a $7,476 median debt. Read more about Del Mar College
Collin County Community College District placed #31 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in McKinney, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $2,014, while out-of-state students pay about $6,064. Graduates carry a median of $9,716 in student loans. Median earnings reach $48,701 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Collin County Community College District
San Juan College came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Located in Farmington, NM, San Juan College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,910 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,393. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $16,150. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,513 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about San Juan College
Savannah Technical College landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Savannah, GA, Savannah Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,330, with out-of-state students paying around $5,898. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $7,250. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $33,018. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Savannah Technical College
Howard College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Set in Big Spring, TX, Howard College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,766, while out-of-state students pay about $6,716. Graduates carry a median of $14,242 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,382. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Howard College
Pearl River Community College placed #35 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Poplarville, MS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,700, with out-of-state students paying around $6,100. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $33,019. That is a strong return on a $13,000 median debt. Get the full Pearl River Community College report
Minnesota State Community And Technical College landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Fergus Falls, MN, Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,908. Minnesota State Community And Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $17,500 in debt. Median earnings reach $45,591 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $17,500 median debt. More on Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Shoreline Community College landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Shoreline, WA, Shoreline Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,115 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,905. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $27,250. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,009. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Shoreline Community College
South Central College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. South Central College is a public school based in North Mankato, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,146. Graduates carry a median of $13,139 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,068 ten years after entry. Set against $13,139 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about South Central College
Northwest Technical College came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Located in Bemidji, MN, Northwest Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,254 in tuition and fees. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $31,053. Median earnings reach $42,930 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Northwest Technical College
West Georgia Technical College landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Waco, GA, West Georgia Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,410, with out-of-state students paying around $5,978. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $12,651. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,479. That is a strong return on a $12,651 median debt. Read more about West Georgia Technical College
Mississippi Delta Community College placed #41 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Moorhead, MS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,540. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $13,819. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $28,421. That is a strong return on a $13,819 median debt. Read the full report on Mississippi Delta Community College
Cabrillo College placed #42 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Set in Aptos, CA, Cabrillo College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,270, compared with $9,862 for out-of-state students. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $10,425. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,114. That is a strong return on a $10,425 median debt. Read the full report on Cabrillo College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. This public school is set in Green Bay, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,960, compared with $7,203 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $14,997. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College alumni report median earnings of $44,553 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College report
Lake Superior College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Lake Superior College is a public school based in Duluth, MN. Students from in state pay about $5,785 in tuition and fees. Lake Superior College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $20,250 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,449. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Lake Superior College report
Trident Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. This public school is set in Charleston, SC. Students from in state pay about $4,546 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,620. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $18,116. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,253. Set against $18,116 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Trident Technical College profile
Waukesha County Technical College came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Pewaukee, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,803 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,046. Students borrow a median of $16,200 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Median earnings reach $46,894 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Waukesha County Technical College report
Burlington County College came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Based in Mount Laurel, NJ, Burlington County College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,990, while out-of-state students pay about $9,495. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $12,488. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,745. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Burlington County College report
Temple College placed #48 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Temple, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,000, compared with $7,524 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $16,617. Temple College alumni report median earnings of $38,678 a decade after entry. Set against $16,617 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Temple College profile
Lanier Technical College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Gainesville, GA, Lanier Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,980, compared with $7,190 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $12,278. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,623. Set against $12,278 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Lanier Technical College profile
Indian Hills Community College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Indian Hills Community College is a public school based in Ottumwa, IA. Students from in state pay about $5,040 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,120. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $12,251. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,507. Set against $12,251 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Indian Hills Community College report
Iowa Western Community College ranked #51 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Located in Council Bluffs, IA, Iowa Western Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,930, compared with $7,080 for out-of-state students. Iowa Western Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $26,481 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,793. Set against $26,481 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Iowa Western Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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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