by our College Data Analytics Team
[Dental Support Services](/majors/health-care-professions/dental-support-services/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for dental support services students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the dental support services degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Red Rocks Community College, our #1 best value for dental support services in Colorado. Set in the suburb of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,859, compared with $17,459 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $14,471. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $76,340. That is a strong return on a $14,471 median debt.
Community College Of Denver is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dental support services, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Denver, Community College Of Denver is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,058, compared with $17,658 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $29,472. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $76,712. That is a strong return on a $29,472 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in dental support services will find it at Pikes Peak Community College, which ranked #3. Pikes Peak Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Colorado Springs. Students from in state pay about $4,510 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,110. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $16,066 in student loans. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $41,037. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Front Range Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dental support services, landing the #4 spot this year. Front Range Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Westminster. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,663, while out-of-state students pay about $17,263. Students borrow a median of $17,384 to complete the dental support services program here. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $37,396. That is a strong return on a $17,384 median debt.
Pickens Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dental support services, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Aurora, Pickens Technical College is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,140, while out-of-state students pay about $9,250. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $10,250 in student loans. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $31,002. That is a strong return on a $10,250 median debt.
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Pueblo Community College placed #6 among the best values for dental support services. Located in the city of Pueblo, Pueblo Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,049 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,649. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $19,549 in student loans. Dental Support Services graduates of Pueblo Community College earn a median of $62,355 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Emily Griffith Technical College came in at #7 for value in dental support services this year. Located in the city of Denver, Emily Griffith Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $9,725 in student loans. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $42,412. That is a strong return on a $9,725 median debt.
Colorado Northwestern Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value dental support services schools. Set in the rural area of Rangely, Colorado Northwestern Community College is a small public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,594, with out-of-state students paying around $7,304. Students borrow a median of $16,784 to complete the dental support services program here. Soon after graduation, dental support services degree recipients from Colorado Northwestern Community College generally make around $62,148. Set against $16,784 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Concorde Career College Aurora landed the #9 spot for dental support services value this year. Set in the city of Aurora, Concorde Career College Aurora is a small private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $17,375 to complete the dental support services program here. Soon after graduation, dental support services degree recipients from Concorde Career College Aurora generally make around $45,876. That is a strong return on a $17,375 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Intellitec College Grand Junction ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value dental support services schools. Set in the city of Grand Junction, Intellitec College Grand Junction is a small private for-profit institution. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $8,586. Soon after graduation, dental support services degree recipients from Intellitec College Grand Junction generally make around $24,157. That is a strong return on a $8,586 median debt.
Pima Medical Institute Aurora landed the #11 spot for dental support services value this year. Located in the city of Aurora, Pima Medical Institute Aurora is a small private for-profit university. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $8,193. Dental Support Services graduates of Pima Medical Institute Aurora earn a median of $29,935 early in their careers.
Pima Medical Institute Denver came in at #12 for value in dental support services this year. Located in the suburb of Denver, Pima Medical Institute Denver is a small private for-profit university. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $8,509. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $27,301. That is a strong return on a $8,509 median debt.
Pima Medical Institute Colorado Springs ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best value dental support services schools. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Pima Medical Institute Colorado Springs is a small private for-profit university. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $8,509. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $27,301. That is a strong return on a $8,509 median debt.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.