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2026 Best Value Dental Support Services Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Dental Support Services undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 795 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Trade College analyzed schools to compile 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 Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
For return on investment, no school beat Southeast Community College Area this year in the United States. Set in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $8,491. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,405 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Southeast Community College Area
Out of the 795 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Spokane Community College landed the #2 spot. Based in Spokane, WA, Spokane Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,461, while out-of-state students pay about $6,612. Graduates carry a median of $8,631 in student loans. 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
You'll get strong value at Washtenaw Community College, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Washtenaw Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,736 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,504. Washtenaw Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $9,500 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,449. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Washtenaw Community College report
Out of the 795 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Lake Area Technical Institute landed the #4 spot. This public school is set in Watertown, SD. In-state tuition and fees average $6,718. Lake Area Technical Institute Dental Support Services students take on a median of $8,250 in debt. Median earnings reach $45,473 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Lake Area Technical Institute
Camden County College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Dental Support Services ranking in the United States. Set 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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Camden County College
Seattle Community College Central Campus placed #6 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Seattle, WA. Students from in state pay about $5,238 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,796. Seattle Community College Central Campus Dental Support Services students take on a median of $14,699 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,307 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,699 median debt. See the full Seattle Community College Central Campus profile
Western Iowa Tech Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Located in Sioux City, IA, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,186 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,330 for out-of-state students. Western Iowa Tech Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $6,165 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,473 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Western Iowa Tech Community College
Central Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. This public school is set in Grand Island, NE. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,360, compared with $4,800 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,429. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Central Community College
Century College offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Set in White Bear Lake, MN, Century College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,214. Graduates carry a median of $29,300 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,424. That is a strong return on a $29,300 median debt. Read the full report on Century College
Marshalltown Community College placed #10 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Marshalltown, IA, Marshalltown Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,496, with out-of-state students paying around $6,504. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $11,577. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,010. Set against $11,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Marshalltown Community College
Hawkeye Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. This public school is set in Waterloo, IA. In-state tuition and fees average $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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,849. Set against $13,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Hawkeye Community College
Gwinnett Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Located in Lawrenceville, GA, Gwinnett Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,524 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,092. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $18,048. Median earnings reach $45,025 ten years out. Set against $18,048 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Gwinnett Technical College
Wayne County Community College District ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Set in Detroit, MI, Wayne County Community College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,112, compared with $4,067 for out-of-state students. Wayne County Community College District Dental Support Services students take on a median of $20,820 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $29,079 ten years after entry. Set against $20,820 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Wayne County Community College District
Athens Technical College came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Based in Athens, GA, Athens Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,390, with out-of-state students paying around $5,958. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Median earnings reach $35,951 ten years out. Set against $9,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Athens Technical College report
Hennepin Technical College landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Brooklyn Park, MN, Hennepin Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,940. Students borrow a median of $17,887 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Median earnings reach $49,460 ten years out. Set against $17,887 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Hennepin Technical College profile
Tyler Junior College came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Set in Tyler, TX, Tyler Junior College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $4,536. Tyler Junior College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $16,241 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,140 ten years after entry. Set against $16,241 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Tyler Junior College
Blackhawk Technical College landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Janesville, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,747, compared with $6,803 for out-of-state students. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $13,715. 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. More on Blackhawk Technical College
Metropolitan Community College Area came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Omaha, NE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,375, compared with $4,950 for out-of-state students. Metropolitan Community College Area Dental Support Services students take on a median of $12,799 in debt. 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. Get the full Metropolitan Community College Area report
Western Technical College La Cross came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Based in La Crosse, WI, Western Technical College La Cross is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,820, compared with $7,078 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $13,669 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,303 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Western Technical College La Cross profile
Umpqua Community College placed #20 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Roseburg, OR, Umpqua Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,104. Students borrow a median of $13,058 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Umpqua Community College alumni report median earnings of $36,676 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Umpqua Community College report
Rochester Community And Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Set 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. Median earnings reach $45,287 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Rochester Community And Technical College profile
Northwest Arkansas Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Set in Bentonville, AR, Northwest Arkansas Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,342, compared with $5,238 for out-of-state students. Northwest Arkansas Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $12,479 in debt. Median earnings reach $43,505 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $12,479 median debt. See the full Northwest Arkansas Community College profile
Dakota County Technical College placed #22 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Set in Rosemount, MN, Dakota County Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,679 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,938 ten years after entry. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Dakota County Technical College profile
Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Rome, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,300, with out-of-state students paying around $5,868. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $8,492. Median earnings reach $35,759 ten years out. Set against $8,492 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Mid Plains Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Set 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. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $14,596. Mid Plains Community College alumni report median earnings of $40,059 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,596 median debt. More on Mid Plains Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Dental Support Services Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus placed #26 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Gallup, NM, University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,906, with out-of-state students paying around $5,682. University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus Dental Support Services students take on a median of $10,986 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,792. That is a strong return on a $10,986 median debt. Read more about University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus
Florence Darlington Technical College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Set in Florence, SC, Florence Darlington Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,636, while out-of-state students pay about $6,772. Graduates carry a median of $7,230 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $32,748 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $7,230 median debt. Read the full report on Florence Darlington Technical College
Amarillo College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Amarillo College is a public school based in Amarillo, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,136, compared with $4,704 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $17,375. Amarillo College alumni report median earnings of $41,302 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,375 median debt. See the full Amarillo College profile
Fox Valley Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Fox Valley Technical College is a public school based in Appleton, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $7,283. Graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,684. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Fox Valley Technical College report
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College placed #30 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Set in Green Bay, WI, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,960, compared with $7,203 for out-of-state students. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $14,997. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,553. That is a strong return on a $14,997 median debt. See the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College profile
Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Calmar, IA, Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,780 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,770. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $7,625. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,306. That is a strong return on a $7,625 median debt. Read more about Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar
Savannah Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Located in Savannah, GA, Savannah Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,330, while out-of-state students pay about $5,898. Savannah Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $7,250 in debt. Savannah Technical College alumni report median earnings of $33,018 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $7,250 median debt. Read the full report on Savannah Technical College
Houston Community College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Set in Houston, TX, Houston Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,040, compared with $5,460 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $19,223. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,254 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,223 median debt. Read more about Houston Community College
Augusta Technical College placed #34 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Augusta Technical College is a public school based in Augusta, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,282, with out-of-state students paying around $7,492. Graduates carry a median of $11,400 in student loans. Augusta Technical College alumni report median earnings of $33,523 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Augusta Technical College
Flint Hills Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Flint Hills Technical College is a public school based in Emporia, KS. In-state tuition and fees average $6,944. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $15,498. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,007. Set against $15,498 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Flint Hills Technical College report
Northwest Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Set in Bemidji, MN, Northwest Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,254. Graduates carry a median of $31,053 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,930. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Northwest Technical College
Alamance Community College landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Graham, NC. Students from in state pay about $2,592 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,736 for out-of-state students. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $6,625. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $34,241. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Alamance Community College
Central Piedmont Community College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Located in Charlotte, NC, Central Piedmont Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,792, with out-of-state students paying around $8,936. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $11,861. Central Piedmont Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,865 a decade after entry. Set against $11,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Central Piedmont Community College
North Dakota State College Of Science placed #39 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Wahpeton, ND, North Dakota State College Of Science is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,974 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,973 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $15,320. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,513 ten years after entry. Set against $15,320 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full North Dakota State College Of Science report
Southern Crescent Technical College placed #41 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Griffin, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,516, compared with $6,084 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $17,619. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,104 ten years after entry. Set against $17,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Southern Crescent Technical College
Lanier Technical College landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Gainesville, GA, Lanier Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,980, with out-of-state students paying around $7,190. Graduates carry a median of $12,278 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,623. That is a strong return on a $12,278 median debt. Read the full report on Lanier Technical College
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,154, while out-of-state students pay about $9,935. Graduates carry a median of $12,611 in student loans. Median earnings reach $37,186 ten years out. Set against $12,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Ivy Tech Community College
Gateway Technical College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Based in Kenosha, WI, Gateway Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,956 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,199. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $14,829. Median earnings reach $40,264 ten years out. Set against $14,829 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Gateway Technical College
Eastern Idaho Technical College placed #44 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Eastern Idaho Technical College is a public school based in Idaho Falls, ID. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,390, compared with $6,750 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,066 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,057 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Eastern Idaho Technical College
Hagerstown Community College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Hagerstown, MD, Hagerstown Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,320, with out-of-state students paying around $8,190. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $16,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,615. Set against $16,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Hagerstown Community College
Central Lakes College Brainerd came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Set in Brainerd, MN, Central Lakes College Brainerd is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,249. Graduates carry a median of $14,479 in student loans. Median earnings reach $42,162 ten years out. Set against $14,479 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Central Lakes College Brainerd profile
University Of New Mexico Taos Campus landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Ranchos de Taos, NM, University Of New Mexico Taos Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,136, compared with $5,136 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,986 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. University Of New Mexico Taos Campus alumni report median earnings of $44,792 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,986 median debt. More on University Of New Mexico Taos Campus
Pickens Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Set in Aurora, CO, Pickens Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,140, while out-of-state students pay about $9,250. Students borrow a median of $10,250 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Median earnings reach $39,210 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $10,250 median debt. More on Pickens Technical College
El Paso Community College landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in El Paso, TX, El Paso Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,274, with out-of-state students paying around $5,314. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $8,542. Graduates go on to earn a median of $35,212 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about El Paso Community College
Iowa Western Community College landed the #51 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Council Bluffs, IA, Iowa Western Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,930, while out-of-state students pay about $7,080. Iowa Western Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $26,481 in debt. Iowa Western Community College alumni report median earnings of $42,793 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,481 median debt. Get the full Iowa Western Community College report
Related Dental Support Services Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Dental Support Services Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Dental Support Services 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
These rankings are produced 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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