2026 Best Dental Support Services Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Dental Support Services associate’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 795 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Healthcare Degree Search reviewed 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 Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than Carrington College California San Jose this year in the United States. Set in San Jose, CA, Carrington College California San Jose is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $20,751 in student loans. Read more about Carrington College California San Jose
You'll be in good company at Fortis College Landover, which ranked #2 this year. Fortis College Landover is a private for-profit school based in Landover, MD. In-state tuition and fees average $16,522. Students borrow a median of $21,875 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Read more about Fortis College Landover
You'll be in good company at Herzing University Minneapolis, which ranked #3 this year. Herzing University Minneapolis is a private not-for-profit school based in St. Louis Park, MN. Herzing University Minneapolis graduates 36% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,450. Students borrow a median of $26,871 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Read more about Herzing University Minneapolis
The strong Dental Support Services programs at Eastern International College Jersey City earned it the #4 place in the United States. Set in Jersey City, NJ, Eastern International College Jersey City is a private for-profit institution. Eastern International College Jersey City graduates 6% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,383. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $30,750. Read more about Eastern International College Jersey City
New York University placed #6 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. New York University Dental Support Services students take on a median of $21,241 in debt. Get the full New York University report
Madison Area Technical College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Located in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $19,000. Read more about Madison Area Technical College
Middlesex County College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Middlesex County College is a public school based in Edison, NJ. In-state tuition and fees average $4,764, with out-of-state students paying around $7,356. Middlesex County College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $11,250 in debt. Read the full report on Middlesex County College
Delaware Technical Community College Terry placed #9 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Dover, DE, Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,332, with out-of-state students paying around $5,763. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $10,562. More on Delaware Technical Community College Terry
Middlesex Community College Bedford did well this year, earning the #10 position. Middlesex Community College Bedford is a public school based in Bedford, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,098, with out-of-state students paying around $12,170. Middlesex Community College Bedford Dental Support Services students take on a median of $16,100 in debt. See the full Middlesex Community College Bedford profile
Cabrillo College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Based in Aptos, CA, Cabrillo College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,270, while out-of-state students pay about $9,862. Graduates carry a median of $10,425 in student loans. See the full Cabrillo College profile
Pennsylvania College Of Technology came in at #12 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Williamsport, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,940, compared with $25,680 for out-of-state students. Pennsylvania College Of Technology Dental Support Services students take on a median of $28,383 in debt. Get the full Pennsylvania College Of Technology report
Pima Medical Institute Seattle ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. This private for-profit school is set in Seattle, WA. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $20,505. More on Pima Medical Institute Seattle
Trident Technical College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Set in Charleston, SC, Trident Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,546, while out-of-state students pay about $8,620. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $18,116. More on Trident Technical College
Carrington College Mesa landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Carrington College Mesa is a private for-profit school based in Mesa, AZ. Carrington College Mesa Dental Support Services students take on a median of $18,311 in debt. More on Carrington College Mesa
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Set in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $19,500. Read more about University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Carrington College California Sacramento came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Carrington College California Sacramento is a private for-profit school based in Sacramento, CA. Carrington College California Sacramento Dental Support Services students take on a median of $20,751 in debt. See the full Carrington College California Sacramento profile
Carrington College Boise placed #19 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Set in Boise, ID, Carrington College Boise is a private for-profit institution. Carrington College Boise Dental Support Services students take on a median of $20,155 in debt. Read the full report on Carrington College Boise
Northern Virginia Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Set in Annandale, VA, Northern Virginia Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,891, with out-of-state students paying around $12,410. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $20,894. Read more about Northern Virginia Community College
Lake Area Technical Institute ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. This public school is set in Watertown, SD. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,718. Graduates carry a median of $8,250 in student loans. Read more about Lake Area Technical Institute
Cape Cod Community College landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Cape Cod Community College is a public school based in West Barnstable, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,000, with out-of-state students paying around $10,944. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $26,376. Read the full report on Cape Cod Community College
Flint Hills Technical College did well this year, earning the #23 position. Flint Hills Technical College is a public school based in Emporia, KS. In-state tuition and fees average $6,944. Graduates carry a median of $15,498 in student loans. Read more about Flint Hills Technical College
University Of Alaska Anchorage ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Based in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. About 28% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,738, while out-of-state students pay about $21,322. University Of Alaska Anchorage Dental Support Services students take on a median of $21,787 in debt. Read more about University Of Alaska Anchorage
Santa Rosa Junior College landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Set in Santa Rosa, CA, Santa Rosa Junior College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,318, while out-of-state students pay about $11,308. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $14,692. Read the full report on Santa Rosa Junior College
Concorde Career College Aurora did well this year, earning the #26 position. Concorde Career College Aurora is a private for-profit school based in Aurora, CO. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $17,375. See the full Concorde Career College Aurora profile
Remington College Nashville Campus did well this year, earning the #27 position. Based in Nashville, TN, Remington College Nashville Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,258. Remington College Nashville Campus Dental Support Services students take on a median of $19,250 in debt. Read the full report on Remington College Nashville Campus
Rest of the Top 50 Best Dental Support Services Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Sacramento City College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Sacramento City College is a public school based in Sacramento, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,288, with out-of-state students paying around $12,616. Sacramento City College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $13,180 in debt. More on Sacramento City College
University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College placed #29 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Blue Ash, OH, University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,106 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,904. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $19,309. Get the full University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College report
North Dakota State College Of Science landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Located in Wahpeton, ND, North Dakota State College Of Science is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,974, with out-of-state students paying around $6,973. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $15,320. Get the full North Dakota State College Of Science report
Ivy Tech Community College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $12,611. Read the full report on Ivy Tech Community College
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans did well this year, earning the #32 position. This public school is set in New Orleans, LA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,356, compared with $18,851 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $25,000. Read more about Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
James A Rhodes State College did well this year, earning the #33 position. This public school is set in Lima, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $4,560, compared with $9,120 for out-of-state students. James A Rhodes State College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $18,010 in debt. Read the full report on James A Rhodes State College
Foothill College placed #34 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Los Altos Hills, CA, Foothill College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,565 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,590. Foothill College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $17,285 in debt. Read the full report on Foothill College
Sheridan College placed #35 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Sheridan, WY. In-state tuition and fees average $4,830, while out-of-state students pay about $11,130. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $19,500. More on Sheridan College
Pima Medical Institute Houston placed #36 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Houston, TX, Pima Medical Institute Houston is a private for-profit institution. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $20,505. See the full Pima Medical Institute Houston profile
Northcentral Technical College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Wausau, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,889, while out-of-state students pay about $7,132. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $17,462. Get the full Northcentral Technical College report
Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Located in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,844 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Students borrow a median of $14,234 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Read more about Chippewa Valley Technical College
Springfield Technical Community College landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Located in Springfield, MA, Springfield Technical Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,904, while out-of-state students pay about $11,112. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $11,372. More on Springfield Technical Community College
Florence Darlington Technical College landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. 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. Florence Darlington Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $7,230 in debt. See the full Florence Darlington Technical College profile
Concorde Career College Dallas did well this year, earning the #41 position. This private for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. Graduates carry a median of $17,375 in student loans. See the full Concorde Career College Dallas profile
Harper College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Located in Palatine, IL, Harper College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,894, while out-of-state students pay about $11,874. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $10,963. Get the full Harper College report
Concorde Career College Garden Grove did well this year, earning the #43 position. Concorde Career College Garden Grove is a private for-profit school based in Garden Grove, CA. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $19,338. Get the full Concorde Career College Garden Grove report
Mount Wachusett Community College landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Located in Gardner, MA, Mount Wachusett Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,160, with out-of-state students paying around $11,080. Students borrow a median of $11,497 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. More on Mount Wachusett Community College
Rochester Community And Technical College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Rochester, MN. Students from in state pay about $6,389 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. See the full Rochester Community And Technical College profile
Concorde Career College San Diego came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Concorde Career College San Diego is a private for-profit school based in San Diego, CA. Graduates carry a median of $17,813 in student loans. Get the full Concorde Career College San Diego report
Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Based in Albuquerque, NM, Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $21,829 in student loans. More on Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque
Shoreline Community College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Shoreline, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,115, compared with $7,905 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $27,250. See the full Shoreline Community College profile
Community College Of Rhode Island landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Located in Warwick, RI, Community College Of Rhode Island is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,550, with out-of-state students paying around $14,834. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $19,786. See the full Community College Of Rhode Island profile
Chabot College placed #50 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Hayward, CA, Chabot College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,150, with out-of-state students paying around $8,686. Students borrow a median of $14,122 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. More on Chabot College
Harcum College placed #51 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Bryn Mawr, PA, Harcum College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $32,000. Students borrow a median of $25,049 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. See the full Harcum College profile
Bristol Community College did well this year, earning the #52 position. Based in Fall River, MA, Bristol Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,832, with out-of-state students paying around $10,776. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $9,482. See the full Bristol Community College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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).