by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 262 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 7,002 associate degrees in dental support services during the <nil> academic year.
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The dental support associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for dental support services students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for dental support services students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Carrington College, Sacramento is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in dental support services. Carrington College, Sacramento is a small private for-profit college located in the large suburb of Sacramento.
Those dental support services students who get their associate degree from Carrington College, Sacramento earn $17,892 more than the standard dental support grad.
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New York University is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in dental support services. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York.
Dental Support Services associate degree recipients from New York University earn a boost of around $4,386 over the typical earnings of dental support services majors.
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Santa Rosa Junior College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in dental support services. Located in the medium-sized city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in dental support services from Santa Rosa Junior College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in dental support services has to check out Athens Technical College. Located in the city of Athens, Athens Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in dental support services from Athens Technical College
Madison College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Madison.
Dental Support Services associate degree recipients from Madison Area Technical College earn a boost of about $6,490 over the typical earnings of dental support services majors.
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San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit college located in the city of Visalia.
Associate recipients from the dental support services degree program at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia get $15,267 above the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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Located in the city of St. Louis Park, Herzing University - Minneapolis is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in dental support services from Herzing University - Minneapolis
Located in the city of Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in dental support services from Baltimore City Community College
Century College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of White Bear Lake.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the dental support program make about $47,789 for their early career.
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Located in the large city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Dental Support Services associate degree recipients from Milwaukee Area Technical College get an earnings boost of approximately $12,547 over the average earnings of dental support services majors.
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Pitt is a very large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh.More information about a associate in dental support services from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in dental support services from Pasadena City College
Located in the city of Gainesville, Lanier Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in dental support services from Lanier Technical College
Located in the medium-sized city of Ontario, is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Associate recipients from the dental support services major at San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario get $15,267 more than the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
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Located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in dental support services from Broward College
Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Indianapolis.
Soon after graduation, dental support associate recipients generally make about $46,036 at the beginning of their careers.
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SWC Chula Vista is a fairly large public college located in the city of Chula Vista.
Associate recipients from the dental support services program at Southwestern College make $15,084 above the standard college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
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Located in the large city of Sacramento, Sacramento City is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in dental support services from Sacramento City College
Located in the city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in dental support services from College of Southern Nevada
Kirkwood Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Cedar Rapids.
Students who graduate with their associate from the dental support program report average early career income of $36,885.
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Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale.
Those dental support services students who get their associate degree from Northern Virginia Community College earn $18,078 more than the typical dental support student.
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Harcum College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Bryn Mawr.
Students who graduate with their associate from the dental support program state that they receive average early career earnings of $53,534.
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Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, Rochester Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the dental support program state that they receive average early career wages of $46,805.
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Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in dental support services from El Centro College
Sinclair Community College is a large public college located in the midsize city of Dayton.
Associate students who receive their degree from the dental support program make about $53,091 in the first couple years of working.
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This list shows the rest of the schools awarded a Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 20% of the 262 different United States dental support services schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL |
| 52 | Wallace State Community College, Hanceville | Hanceville, AL |
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 Associate Degree Schools award.
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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Dental Support Services has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 5,512 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 1,383 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 90 |
| Other Dental Services & Allied Professions | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 82,967 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 17,166 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 16,805 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,346 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 3,539 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 3,280 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 2,666 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 2,219 |
| Other Health Professions | 1,316 |