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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 18 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.
Our analysis ranked Century College the best value for a degree in dental support services in Minnesota. Century College is a large public school located in the suburb of White Bear Lake. In-state tuition and fees average $6,214. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $29,300 in student loans. Dental Support Services graduates of Century College earn a median of $47,789 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in dental support services will find it at Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Hibbing, Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,022. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $10,545. Dental Support Services graduates of Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College earn a median of $34,237 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,545 median debt.
Hennepin Technical College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value dental support services schools. Hennepin Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,940. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $17,887 in student loans. Dental Support Services graduates of Hennepin Technical College earn a median of $47,901 early in their careers. Set against $17,887 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
South Central College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value dental support services schools. Located in the suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,146. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $13,139 in student loans. Dental Support Services graduates of South Central College earn a median of $46,447 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,139 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Dakota County Technical College earned it the #5 place for dental support services. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, Dakota County Technical College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,679. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete the dental support services program here. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $45,544. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt.
St Cloud Technical And Community College earned the #6 position for value in dental support services this year. St Cloud Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,124. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $25,592. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $45,787. That is a strong return on a $25,592 median debt.
Minnesota State Community And Technical College landed the #7 spot for dental support services value this year. Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fergus Falls. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,908. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, dental support services degree recipients from Minnesota State Community And Technical College generally make around $45,942. That is a strong return on a $17,500 median debt.
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Minnesota West Community And Technical College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value dental support services schools. Minnesota West Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Granite Falls. In-state tuition and fees average $6,491. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $13,946. Dental Support Services graduates of Minnesota West Community And Technical College earn a median of $43,009 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,946 median debt.
Normandale Community College landed the #9 spot for dental support services value this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,329. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $31,000. Dental Support Services graduates of Normandale Community College earn a median of $62,751 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt.
Central Lakes College Brainerd came in at #10 for value in dental support services this year. Central Lakes College Brainerd is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Brainerd. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,249. Students borrow a median of $14,479 to complete the dental support services program here. Dental Support Services graduates of Central Lakes College Brainerd earn a median of $40,329 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,479 median debt.
Northwest Technical College landed the #11 spot for dental support services value this year. Located in the town of Bemidji, Northwest Technical College is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,254. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $31,053 in student loans. Dental Support Services graduates of Northwest Technical College earn a median of $36,203 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Rochester Community And Technical College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value dental support services schools. Set in the city of Rochester, Rochester Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,389 in tuition and fees. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Dental Support Services graduates of Rochester Community And Technical College earn a median of $46,805 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Minneapolis Community And Technical College placed #13 among the best values for dental support services. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,161 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $24,036. Dental Support Services graduates of Minneapolis Community And Technical College earn a median of $35,725 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Herzing University Minneapolis earned the #14 position for value in dental support services this year. Herzing University Minneapolis is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of St. Louis Park. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,450. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $26,871 in student loans. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $50,206. That is a strong return on a $26,871 median debt. Herzing University Minneapolis admits about 94% of applicants.
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Lake Superior College earned the #15 position for value in dental support services this year. Lake Superior College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. Students from in state pay about $5,785 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $20,250. Soon after graduation, dental support services degree recipients from Lake Superior College generally make around $50,993. Set against $20,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #16 spot for dental support services value this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $23,829. Soon after graduation, dental support services degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $64,936. That is a strong return on a $23,829 median debt. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.
Minnesota State University Mankato earned the #17 position for value in dental support services this year. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. In-state tuition and fees average $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, dental support services degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $62,496. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Minnesota State University Mankato admits about 88% of applicants.
Metropolitan State University earned the #18 position for value in dental support services this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,840. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $27,000. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $60,849. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Metropolitan State University admits about 99% of applicants.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 18 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.