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Most Popular Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region

2023 Most Popular Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region

101 Colleges
$48,113 Avg Salary
$17,963 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree School for You

In 2021-2022, 26,024 dental support services students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #9 most popular in the country.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 101 schools in the Southeast Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Dental Support Services program at each school on the list.


 

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for dental support majors pursuing a associate degree.

Our 2023 rankings named Fortis College - Smyrna the most popular school in the Southeast Region for dental support services students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Smyrna, Fortis College - Smyrna is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 94% of the dental support majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, dental support majors at Fortis College - Smyrna accumulate an average of around $24,935 in student debt.

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#2

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

The in-demand associate degree programs at ECPI University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular dental support services schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 94% of the dental support majors at the school.

On average, dental support graduates from ECPI University take out $14,922 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $93, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL

Out of the 101 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Palm Beach State College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Palm Beach State College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Lake Worth.

Of the 15 students majoring in dental support at Palm Beach State College, 13% are male and 87% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, dental support majors at Palm Beach State College accumulate an average of around $12,146 in student debt.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Greenville Technical College is a great place for dental support services students working on their associate degree. GTC is a large public school located in the small city of Greenville.

About 95% of the students majoring in dental support at the school are women while 5% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, dental support majors at GTC accumulate an average of around $16,511 in student debt.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Chattanooga State Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular dental support services schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the midsize city of Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 96% of the dental support majors at the school.

Dental Support majors at Chattanooga State Community College take out an average of $14,866 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Wallace State Community College, Hanceville ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Hanceville, Wallace State, Hanceville is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 98% of the dental support majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that dental support majors at Wallace State, Hanceville take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,045.

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#7

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

With a ranking of #7, Tennessee State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for dental support services students working on their associate degree. Tennessee State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Nashville.

About 95% of the students majoring in dental support at the school are women while 5% are male.

The average amount in student loans that dental support majors at Tennessee State University take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,211.

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Florida State College at Jacksonville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for dental support services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. FSCJ is a very large public school located in the large city of Jacksonville.

About 94% of the students majoring in dental support at the school are women while 6% are male.

Dental Support majors at FSCJ take out an average of $15,519 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#9

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL

Santa Fe College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Gainesville, Santa Fe College is a public school with a large student population.

About 79% of the students majoring in dental support at the school are women while 21% are male.

Dental Support majors at Santa Fe College take out an average of $15,725 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Concorde Career College - Memphis ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Memphis, Concorde Career College - Memphis is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 34 students majoring in dental support at Concorde Career College - Memphis, 9% are male and 91% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, dental support graduates from Concorde Career College - Memphis carry an average student debt load of $25,402.

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Northern Virginia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for dental support services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Annandale.

About 96% of the students majoring in dental support at the school are women while 4% are male.

On average, dental support graduates from Northern Virginia Community College take out $18,359 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#12

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA

With a ranking of #12, Central Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for dental support services students working on their associate degree. CGTC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Warner Robins.

About 96% of the students majoring in dental support at the school are women while 4% are male.

Dental Support majors at CGTC take out an average of $11,871 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#13

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, FL

Pensacola State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for dental support services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the city of Pensacola, Pensacola State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 35 students majoring in dental support at Pensacola State, 9% are male and 91% are female.

Dental Support majors at Pensacola State take out an average of $10,612 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#13

West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV

West Liberty University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree dental support services programs. West Liberty University is a small public school located in the rural area of West Liberty.

Of the 28 students majoring in dental support at West Liberty University, 4% are male and 96% are female.

On average, dental support graduates from West Liberty University take out $23,932 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $353, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Dental Support Services at West Liberty University Report

#13

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. BC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale.

Women make up 93% of the dental support majors at the school.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Dental Support Services students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Dental Support Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
16 Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA
17 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL
17 Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC
19 Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS
20 Southern University at Shreveport Shreveport, LA
20 Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NC
20 Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC
20 Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY

Best Dental Support Services Colleges by State

Explore the best dental support services colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
South Carolina 372
Georgia 981
Arkansas 155
North Carolina 585
Florida 1,989
West Virginia 163
Louisiana 425
Virginia 375
Alabama 224
Kentucky 452
Tennessee 726
Mississippi 358

One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, dental support services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Dental Support Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Dental Assisting/Assistant 17,068
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 8,524
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician 323
Other Dental Services & Allied Professions 109

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 27 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.

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