by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for dental support services students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 295 associate degrees in dental support services during the 2022-2023 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in dental support services.
It is difficult to beat University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus if you want to pursue an associate degree in dental support services. 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
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in dental support services needs to check out Harcum College. Harcum College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Bryn Mawr.
Those dental support services students who get their associate degree from Harcum College make $12,843 more than the average dental support grad.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Harcum College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in dental support services needs to take a look at Community College of Philadelphia. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the dental support program earn around $34,849 in their early career salary.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Community College of Philadelphia
Harrisburg Area Community College is a good decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in dental support services. Located in the small city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Associate recipients from the dental support services major at Harrisburg Area Community College get $11,806 more than the standard college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Harrisburg Area Community College
Located in the small city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in dental support services from Pennsylvania College of Technology
Luzerne County Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Nanticoke.
Students who graduate with their associate from the dental support program report average early career wages of $41,650.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Luzerne County Community College
Westmoreland College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Youngwood.More information about a associate in dental support services from Westmoreland County Community College
Located in the suburb of Jenkintown, Manor College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Associate recipients from the dental support services major at Manor College get $2,128 above the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Manor College
Northampton Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Bethlehem.
Associate recipients from the dental support services program at Northampton County Area Community College earn $10,001 above the average college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Northampton County Area Community College
Montco is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Blue Bell.
Associate recipients from the dental support services degree program at Montgomery County Community College make $9,038 above the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Montgomery County Community CollegeExplore all the Best Dental Support Services Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 196 | 441 |
| New Jersey | 137 | 259 |
| Maryland | 126 | 107 |
| Delaware | 60 | 20 |
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 | 258 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 36 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 2,443 |
| Allied Health Professions | 868 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 710 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 493 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 419 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 91 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 78 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 71 |
| Public Health | 56 |
| Other Health Professions | 42 |