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2023 Most Popular Dental Support Services Schools in the Far Western US Region

147 Colleges
$37,059 Avg Salary
$14,633 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Dental Support Services School for You

Dental Support Services is the #12 most popular major in the country with 26,399 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Dental Support Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 147 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs were the most popular for healthcare 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Dental Support Services Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Carrington College, Sacramento the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for dental support services students. Carrington College, Sacramento is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Sacramento.

After completing their degree, dental support graduates from Carrington College, Sacramento carry an average student debt load of $20,805. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $97.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concorde Career College - San Diego. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Dental Support Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Concorde Career College - San Diego is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of San Diego.

Dental Support majors at Concorde Career College - San Diego take out an average of $17,790 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $57.

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The excellent programs at United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best dental support services schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large suburb of Huntington Park, United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, dental support graduates from United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus carry an average student debt load of $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $87, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Concorde Career College - San Bernardino is a great place for dental support services students. Concorde Career College - San Bernardino is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of San Bernardino.

While working on their degree, dental support majors at Concorde Career College - San Bernardino accumulate an average of around $17,637 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $53, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Charter College

Vancouver, WA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Charter College is a great place for dental support services students. Located in the medium-sized city of Vancouver, Charter College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, dental support graduates from Charter College carry an average student debt load of $13,721.

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#7

Northwest Career College

Las Vegas, NV

Northwest Career College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular dental support services programs. Located in the city of Las Vegas, Northwest Career College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, dental support graduates from Northwest Career College carry an average student debt load of $8,219.

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San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Dental Support Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Visalia.

While working on their degree, dental support majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia accumulate an average of around $14,750 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $89, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Concorde Career College - Garden Grove came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Dental Support Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Concorde Career College - Garden Grove is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Garden Grove.

Dental Support majors at Concorde Career College - Garden Grove take out an average of $19,338 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $66.

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#10

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

UEI College-Riverside ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Dental Support Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Riverside, UEI College-Riverside is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Dental Support majors at UEI College-Riverside take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $84.

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United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Dental Support Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of San Marcos.

After completing their degree, dental support graduates from United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos carry an average student debt load of $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $87, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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

Dental Support majors at PMI Seattle take out an average of $20,505 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $60, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#12

UEI College-Fresno

Fresno, CA

UEI College-Fresno ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Dental Support Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UEI College-Fresno is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Fresno.

The average amount in student loans that dental support majors at UEI College-Fresno take out is $9,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $85.

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United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Dental Support Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Stockton, United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that dental support majors at United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton take out is $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $87, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#15

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley, CA

Moreno Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for dental support services students. It came in at #15 on the list. Moreno Valley College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Moreno Valley.

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Concorde Career College - Portland landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular dental support services programs. Located in the large city of Portland, Concorde Career College - Portland is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Dental Support majors at Concorde Career College - Portland take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $96, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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American Career College - Los Angeles did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for dental support services students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the city of Los Angeles, American Career College - Los Angeles is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Dental Support majors at American Career College - Los Angeles take out an average of $8,444 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $94.

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#18

Portland Community College

Portland, OR

Portland Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Dental Support Services Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Dental Support majors at Portland Community College take out an average of $15,918 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#18

UEI College-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

UEI College-Sacramento ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Dental Support Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, UEI College-Sacramento is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, dental support majors at UEI College-Sacramento accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $84.

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West Coast University - Orange County ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Dental Support Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Anaheim, West Coast University - Orange County is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that dental support majors at West Coast University - Orange County take out is $35,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $612, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#21

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

UEI College-Bakersfield landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular dental support services programs. Located in the city of Bakersfield, UEI College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, dental support majors at UEI College-Bakersfield accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $85.

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#22

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA

With a ranking of #22, Foothill College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for dental support services students. Located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, dental support majors at Foothill College accumulate an average of around $20,196 in student debt.

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Pima Medical Institute - Renton landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular dental support services programs. PMI Renton is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Renton.

After completing their degree, dental support graduates from PMI Renton carry an average student debt load of $8,509. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $60, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Dental Support Services students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Dental Support Services Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
24 Lane Community College Eugene, OR
25 Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA
26 United Education Institute-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA
27 Unitek College Fremont, CA
28 Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA
29 Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR

Best Dental Support Services Colleges by State

Explore the best dental support services colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
Oregon 206
California 1,091
Washington 427
Nevada 47
Hawaii 32
Alaska 26

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, dental support services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Dental Support Concentrations

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.

  • 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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