2026 Best Dental Support Services Schools
Looking for the best Dental Support Services programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 795 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Healthcare Degree Search analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Dental Support Services Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Southeastern Technical Institute tops our 2026 ranking of the best Dental Support Services programs schools in the United States. Southeastern Technical Institute is a public school based in South Easton, MA. Southeastern Technical Institute Dental Support Services students take on a median of $10,000 in debt. See the full Southeastern Technical Institute profile
West Coast University Orange County came in at #3 on this year's Dental Support Services ranking in the United States. Located in Anaheim, CA, West Coast University Orange County is a private for-profit institution. West Coast University Orange County posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $22,506. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $36,134. See the full West Coast University Orange County profile
The strong Dental Support Services programs at Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts earned it the #4 place in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in San Jose, CA. Students borrow a median of $8,737 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. See the full Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts profile
The strong Dental Support Services programs at Loma Linda University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Loma Linda, CA, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $29,960. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $25,000. See the full Loma Linda University profile
Butte County Regional Occupational Program came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Butte County Regional Occupational Program is a public school based in Chico, CA. Read more about Butte County Regional Occupational Program
Herzing University Minneapolis landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Located in St. Louis Park, MN, Herzing University Minneapolis is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 36% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,450. Students borrow a median of $26,871 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Read more about Herzing University Minneapolis
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston placed #8 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Houston, TX, The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,748, with out-of-state students paying around $43,132. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $23,475. Read the full report on The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
University Of Nebraska Medical Center did well this year, earning the #9 position. Based in Omaha, NE, University Of Nebraska Medical Center is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,973 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $39,962. University Of Nebraska Medical Center Dental Support Services students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. See the full University Of Nebraska Medical Center profile
University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center placed #10 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Set in Oklahoma City, OK, University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,925, compared with $25,714 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,990 in student loans. See the full University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center profile
University Of The Pacific placed #11 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Stockton, CA, University Of The Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $57,080 in tuition and fees. University Of The Pacific Dental Support Services students take on a median of $23,514 in debt. Read more about University Of The Pacific
Nhti Concords Community College landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Concord, NH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,200, compared with $15,450 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $16,682. Get the full Nhti Concords Community College report
Foothill College placed #13 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Set in Los Altos Hills, CA, Foothill College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,565, with out-of-state students paying around $12,590. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $17,285. Read the full report on Foothill College
Carrington College California San Jose ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Set in San Jose, CA, Carrington College California San Jose is a private for-profit institution. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $20,751. Read more about Carrington College California San Jose
Lake Area Technical Institute landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Located in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,718. Lake Area Technical Institute Dental Support Services students take on a median of $8,250 in debt. Get the full Lake Area Technical Institute report
Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Located in Hamden, CT, Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,870. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $9,500. Read more about Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford
Pacific University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Based in Forest Grove, OR, Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $56,374. Pacific University Dental Support Services students take on a median of $28,375 in debt. See the full Pacific University profile
Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Based in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
Lake Washington Institute Of Technology ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Based in Kirkland, WA, Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,997, with out-of-state students paying around $12,062. Students borrow a median of $23,750 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. More on Lake Washington Institute Of Technology
Fortis College Landover did well this year, earning the #20 position. Located in Landover, MD, Fortis College Landover is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $16,522 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $21,875 in student loans. More on Fortis College Landover
Medquest College did well this year, earning the #22 position. This private for-profit school is set in Louisville, KY. Students borrow a median of $9,476 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Get the full Medquest College report
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities did well this year, earning the #24 position. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school based in Minneapolis, MN. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities Dental Support Services students take on a median of $23,829 in debt. More on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Cape Coral Technical College landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Set in Cape Coral, FL, Cape Coral Technical College is a public institution. More on Cape Coral Technical College
Texas A And M University College Station did well this year, earning the #26 position. This public school is set in College Station, TX. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $21,000. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
Eastern International College Jersey City ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. This private for-profit school is set in Jersey City, NJ. Eastern International College Jersey City posts a six-year graduation rate of 6%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,383. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $30,750. Get the full Eastern International College Jersey City report
New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Located in Long Island City, NY, New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $8,650 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. More on New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants
Rest of the Top 50 Best Dental Support Services Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans came in at #29 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in New Orleans, LA. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,356, with out-of-state students paying around $18,851. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $25,000. See the full Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans profile
Ross Medical Education Center Ann Arbor placed #30 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Ann Arbor, MI. Ross Medical Education Center Ann Arbor Dental Support Services students take on a median of $9,500 in debt. See the full Ross Medical Education Center Ann Arbor profile
Oregon Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #31 position. Located in Klamath Falls, OR, Oregon Institute Of Technology is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Students from in state pay about $13,260 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $37,196. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $25,880. Get the full Oregon Institute Of Technology report
New York University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Located in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. New York University posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. New York University Dental Support Services students take on a median of $21,241 in debt. Read the full report on New York University
Washtenaw Community College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Set in Ann Arbor, MI, Washtenaw Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,736, while out-of-state students pay about $6,504. Graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. See the full Washtenaw Community College profile
Westchester School For Dental Assistant did well this year, earning the #35 position. Set in Ardsley, NY, Westchester School For Dental Assistant is a private for-profit institution. Westchester School For Dental Assistant Dental Support Services students take on a median of $3,666 in debt. See the full Westchester School For Dental Assistant profile
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute Mcallen landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Based in McAllen, TX, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute Mcallen is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $11,825 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Get the full South Texas Vocational Technical Institute Mcallen report
Middlesex County College did well this year, earning the #37 position. Middlesex County College is a public school based in Edison, NJ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,764, with out-of-state students paying around $7,356. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $11,250. See the full Middlesex County College profile
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences placed #38 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Little Rock, AR, University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,086, while out-of-state students pay about $14,714. University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences Dental Support Services students take on a median of $23,000 in debt. See the full University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences profile
First Coast Technical College did well this year, earning the #39 position. This public school is set in Saint Augustine, FL. Read more about First Coast Technical College
Delaware Technical Community College Terry landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Located in Dover, DE, Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,332, while out-of-state students pay about $5,763. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $10,562. Get the full Delaware Technical Community College Terry report
Central Piedmont Community College came in at #42 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Charlotte, NC. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,792, with out-of-state students paying around $8,936. Graduates carry a median of $11,861 in student loans. See the full Central Piedmont Community College profile
Ross Medical Education Center Davison placed #43 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Davison, MI, Ross Medical Education Center Davison is a private for-profit institution. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $9,500. More on Ross Medical Education Center Davison
Cabrillo College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Cabrillo College is a public school based in Aptos, CA. Students from in state pay about $1,270 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,862. Cabrillo College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $10,425 in debt. Read the full report on Cabrillo College
Northern Essex Community College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Based in Haverhill, MA, Northern Essex Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,732, compared with $12,516 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,002 in student loans. More on Northern Essex Community College
Lorenzo Walker Technical College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Located in Naples, FL, Lorenzo Walker Technical College is a public institution. Read the full report on Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Orange Technical College Orlando Campus placed #48 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Orlando, FL. Graduates carry a median of $8,611 in student loans. Get the full Orange Technical College Orlando Campus report
American Institute Somerset landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Based in Somerset, NJ, American Institute Somerset is a private for-profit institution. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $11,471. Read more about American Institute Somerset
Madison Area Technical College did well this year, earning the #51 position. Set in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,977, compared with $7,141 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $19,000. See the full Madison Area Technical College profile
Lincoln Technical Institute Lincoln landed the #52 spot in the United States this year. Located in Lincoln, RI, Lincoln Technical Institute Lincoln is a private for-profit institution. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $10,174. Get the full Lincoln Technical Institute Lincoln report
Ross Medical Education Center Brighton did well this year, earning the #55 position. Ross Medical Education Center Brighton is a private for-profit school based in Brighton, MI. Graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Get the full Ross Medical Education Center Brighton report
University Of Maryland Baltimore came in at #56 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Baltimore, MD. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,638, compared with $44,811 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Get the full University Of Maryland Baltimore report
Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford ranked #57 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. This private for-profit school is set in Bridgeport, CT. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,856. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $9,500. Get the full Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford report
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio came in at #58 in this year's ranking. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio is a public school based in San Antonio, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $10,991, while out-of-state students pay about $27,776. Graduates carry a median of $23,296 in student loans. See the full The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio profile
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute Corpus Christi did well this year, earning the #59 position. South Texas Vocational Technical Institute Corpus Christi is a private for-profit school based in Corpus Christi, TX. South Texas Vocational Technical Institute Corpus Christi Dental Support Services students take on a median of $11,825 in debt. Get the full South Texas Vocational Technical Institute Corpus Christi report
Best Dental Support Services Schools by Degree Level
Explore rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Dental Support Services Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Dental Support Services Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Dental Support Services Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Dental Support Services Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Dental Support Services Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Dental Support Services Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · 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).