by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 18 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of dental support services. Combined, these schools handed out 414 associate degrees in dental support services to qualified students.
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Your choice of dental support services for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality dental support program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for dental support services students working on their associate degree.
The dental support school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools in Florida.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in dental support services.
Broward College is a good choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in dental support services. BC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in dental support services from Broward College
It's difficult to beat Palm Beach State College if you want to pursue an associate degree in dental support services. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Associate recipients from the dental support services major at Palm Beach State College earn $7,306 above the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
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It's hard to beat Valencia College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in dental support services. Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the dental support program state that they receive average early career wages of $57,535.
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Hillsborough Community College is a great choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in dental support services. Located in the city of Tampa, HCC is a public college with a very large student population.
Those dental support services students who get their associate degree from Hillsborough Community College receive $6,314 more than the standard dental support student.
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Located in the large city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a very large student population.
Dental Support Services associate degree recipients from Florida State College at Jacksonville earn a boost of around $2,913 above the typical income of dental support services majors.
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Santa Fe College is a large public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Gainesville.
After graduating, dental support associate recipients typically earn about $56,722 in the first five years of their career.
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Tallahassee Community College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.
Soon after graduating, dental support associate recipients generally earn an average of $51,709 in their early careers.
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Indian River State College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Fort Pierce.More information about a associate in dental support services from Indian River State College
Located in the city of Melbourne, EFSC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the dental support program report average early career wages of $57,021.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Eastern Florida State College
Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public college with a large student population.
Associate recipients from the dental support services major at Daytona State College make $7,174 more than the average college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Daytona State CollegeExplore all the Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 83 |
| Georgia | 121 | 228 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 189 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 183 |
| Virginia | 97 | 157 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 72 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 37 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 25 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 119 |
| Alabama | 69 | 91 |
Dental Support Services is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 393 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 13 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 8,753 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 6,573 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2,857 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 1,536 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 180 |
| Public Health | 171 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 140 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 109 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services | 88 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 9 |