by our College Data Analytics Team
[Dental Support Services](/majors/health-care-professions/dental-support-services/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong dental support services education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find the best return on investment 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 Ogden Weber Technical College, our #1 best value for dental support services in Utah. Located in the city of Ogden, Ogden Weber Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Students borrow a median of $8,833 to complete the dental support services program here. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $34,308. That is a strong return on a $8,833 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in dental support services will find it at Salt Lake Community College, which ranked #2. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,426, with out-of-state students paying around $14,244. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $9,357 in student loans. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $39,676. That is a strong return on a $9,357 median debt.
Bridgerland Technical College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value dental support services schools. Located in the city of Logan, Bridgerland Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, dental support services degree recipients from Bridgerland Technical College generally make around $28,884. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.
Utah Valley University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value dental support services schools. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $12,840 in student loans. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $45,301. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #5 makes Weber State University one of the best values for dental support services. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Students borrow a median of $22,268 to complete the dental support services program here. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $41,659. Set against $22,268 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Davis Technical College came in at #6 for value in dental support services this year. Set in the suburb of Kaysville, Davis Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $6,262. Dental Support Services graduates of Davis Technical College earn a median of $34,093 early in their careers. Set against $6,262 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Dixie State College Of Utah ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value dental support services schools. Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public school located in the city of Saint George. In-state tuition and fees average $6,306, while out-of-state students pay about $18,246. Students borrow a median of $12,450 to complete the dental support services program here. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $51,816. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Fortis College Salt Lake City placed #8 among the best values for dental support services. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Fortis College Salt Lake City is a small private for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,474. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $28,611. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $37,063. Set against $28,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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