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2023 Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southwest Region

85 Colleges
$34,434 Avg Salary
$13,963 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Dental Support Services School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, dental support services was ranked #12 in the country. In fact 26,399 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 85 schools in the Southwest Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.

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2023 Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southwest Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Dental Support Services Colleges.

Top 15% Best Dental Support Services Schools

Our 2023 rankings named The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston the best school in the Southwest Region for dental support services students. UTHealth is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Houston.

Dental Support majors at UTHealth take out an average of $24,901 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, UOHSC is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that dental support majors at UOHSC take out is $24,915.

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Out of the 85 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, dental support graduates from Texas A&M College Station carry an average student debtload of $21,000.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-McAllen is a great place for dental support services students. STVT McAllen is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of McAllen.

The average amount in student loans that dental support majors at STVT McAllen take out is $10,570. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $40.

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best dental support services programs. UT Health San Antonio is a small public school located in the city of San Antonio.

The average amount in student loans that dental support majors at UT Health San Antonio take out is $22,546.

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South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Corpus Christi came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Corpus Christi is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Corpus Christi.

Dental Support majors at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Corpus Christi take out an average of $10,570 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $40.

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With a ranking of #8, Autry Technology Center did quite well on this year’s best schools for dental support services students. Autry Technology Center is a small public school located in the remote town of Enid.

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Tulsa Technology Center ranked #9 on this year’s Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. Tulsa Tech is a small public school located in the city of Tulsa.

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Pima Medical Institute - El Paso ranked #11 on this year’s Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. PMI El Paso is a small private for-profit school located in the city of El Paso.

After completing their degree, dental support graduates from PMI El Paso carry an average student debtload of $8,509. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $60.

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Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best dental support services programs. PMI Albuquerque is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Albuquerque.

Dental Support majors at PMI Albuquerque take out an average of $20,505 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $60.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southwest Region award.

Rank College Location
13 Altierus Career College - Bissonnet Houston, TX
14 The College of Health Care Professions - South San Antonio San-Antonio, TX
15 United Education Institute - UEI College - Phoenix Phoenix, AZ
16 Pima Medical Institute - Houston Houston, TX
17 El Centro College Dallas, TX

Best Dental Support Services Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 625
Arizona 244
Oklahoma 67
New Mexico 97

Dental Support Services is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Dental Support Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Dental Assisting/Assistant 17,223
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 8,807
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician 287
Other Dental Services & Allied Professions 82

Majors Similar to Dental Support

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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