2026 Best Dental Support Services Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Dental Support Services associate’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 795 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Dental Support Services Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found Carrington College California San Jose to be the best Dental Support Services school in the United States. Carrington College California San Jose is a private for-profit school based in San Jose, CA. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $20,751. Read more about Carrington College California San Jose
Out of the 795 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Fortis College Landover landed the #2 spot. Based in Landover, MD, Fortis College Landover is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $16,522 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,875 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Get the full Fortis College Landover report
You'll be in good company at Herzing University Minneapolis, which ranked #3 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in St. Louis Park, MN. Herzing University Minneapolis graduates 36% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,450. Students borrow a median of $26,871 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. More on Herzing University Minneapolis
You'll be in good company at Eastern International College Jersey City, which ranked #4 this year. This private for-profit school is set in Jersey City, NJ. Roughly 6% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,383. Students borrow a median of $30,750 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. See the full Eastern International College Jersey City profile
New York University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Set in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $21,241 in student loans. More on New York University
Madison Area Technical College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Set in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. Graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Get the full Madison Area Technical College report
Middlesex County College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Set in Edison, NJ, Middlesex County College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,764, compared with $7,356 for out-of-state students. Middlesex County College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $11,250 in debt. Read the full report on Middlesex County College
Delaware Technical Community College Terry placed #9 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Dover, DE, Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,332, with out-of-state students paying around $5,763. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $10,562. Read the full report on Delaware Technical Community College Terry
Middlesex Community College Bedford placed #10 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Set in Bedford, MA, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,098, while out-of-state students pay about $12,170. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $16,100. More on Middlesex Community College Bedford
Cabrillo College did well this year, earning the #11 position. Set in Aptos, CA, Cabrillo College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,270, with out-of-state students paying around $9,862. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $10,425. See the full Cabrillo College profile
Pennsylvania College Of Technology placed #12 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Set in Williamsport, PA, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,940, compared with $25,680 for out-of-state students. Pennsylvania College Of Technology Dental Support Services students take on a median of $28,383 in debt. See the full Pennsylvania College Of Technology profile
Pima Medical Institute Seattle came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Seattle, WA, Pima Medical Institute Seattle is a private for-profit institution. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $20,505. See the full Pima Medical Institute Seattle profile
Trident Technical College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Located in Charleston, SC, Trident Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,546 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,620. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $18,116. More on Trident Technical College
Carrington College Mesa placed #16 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Carrington College Mesa is a private for-profit school based in Mesa, AZ. Students borrow a median of $18,311 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Read more about Carrington College Mesa
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #17 in this year's ranking. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public school based in Pittsburgh, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,926, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Carrington College California Sacramento ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Set in Sacramento, CA, Carrington College California Sacramento is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $20,751 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Read the full report on Carrington College California Sacramento
Carrington College Boise placed #19 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Boise, ID, Carrington College Boise is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $20,155 in student loans. Get the full Carrington College Boise report
Northern Virginia Community College placed #20 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Annandale, VA, Northern Virginia Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,891, with out-of-state students paying around $12,410. Graduates carry a median of $20,894 in student loans. Read more about Northern Virginia Community College
Lake Area Technical Institute did well this year, earning the #21 position. Set in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,718 in tuition and fees. Lake Area Technical Institute Dental Support Services students take on a median of $8,250 in debt. See the full Lake Area Technical Institute profile
Cape Cod Community College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Cape Cod Community College is a public school based in West Barnstable, MA. In-state tuition and fees average $6,000, compared with $10,944 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,376 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. See the full Cape Cod Community College profile
Flint Hills Technical College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Based in Emporia, KS, Flint Hills Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,944. Students borrow a median of $15,498 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Get the full Flint Hills Technical College report
University Of Alaska Anchorage came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Set in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. University Of Alaska Anchorage graduates 28% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,738, with out-of-state students paying around $21,322. Students borrow a median of $21,787 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Read the full report on University Of Alaska Anchorage
Santa Rosa Junior College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Santa Rosa Junior College is a public school based in Santa Rosa, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,318, with out-of-state students paying around $11,308. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $14,692. Get the full Santa Rosa Junior College report
Concorde Career College Aurora did well this year, earning the #26 position. Set in Aurora, CO, Concorde Career College Aurora is a private for-profit institution. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $17,375. See the full Concorde Career College Aurora profile
Remington College Nashville Campus did well this year, earning the #27 position. Set in Nashville, TN, Remington College Nashville Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,258. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $19,250. Read the full report on Remington College Nashville Campus
Rest of the Top 50 Best Dental Support Services Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Sacramento City College placed #28 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Sacramento City College is a public school based in Sacramento, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $1,288, compared with $12,616 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $13,180. Read more about Sacramento City College
University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Based in Blue Ash, OH, University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,106 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,904. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $19,309. See the full University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College profile
North Dakota State College Of Science placed #30 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Wahpeton, ND, North Dakota State College Of Science is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,974, with out-of-state students paying around $6,973. Students borrow a median of $15,320 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. More on North Dakota State College Of Science
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Ivy Tech Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $12,611 in debt. Get the full Ivy Tech Community College report
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans did well this year, earning the #32 position. This public school is set in New Orleans, LA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,356, while out-of-state students pay about $18,851. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Read more about Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
James A Rhodes State College did well this year, earning the #33 position. James A Rhodes State College is a public school based in Lima, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,560, with out-of-state students paying around $9,120. James A Rhodes State College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $18,010 in debt. More on James A Rhodes State College
Foothill College did well this year, earning the #34 position. Foothill College is a public school based in Los Altos Hills, CA. Students from in state pay about $1,565 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,590. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $17,285. See the full Foothill College profile
Sheridan College did well this year, earning the #35 position. Located in Sheridan, WY, Sheridan College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,830, compared with $11,130 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Read more about Sheridan College
Pima Medical Institute Houston came in at #36 in this year's ranking. This private for-profit school is set in Houston, TX. Students borrow a median of $20,505 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Read more about Pima Medical Institute Houston
Northcentral Technical College came in at #37 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Wausau, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,889, with out-of-state students paying around $7,132. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $17,462. Get the full Northcentral Technical College report
Chippewa Valley Technical College placed #38 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,844, compared with $7,087 for out-of-state students. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $14,234. Get the full Chippewa Valley Technical College report
Springfield Technical Community College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. This public school is set in Springfield, MA. Students from in state pay about $5,904 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,112. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $11,372. Get the full Springfield Technical Community College report
Florence Darlington Technical College did well this year, earning the #40 position. Located in Florence, SC, Florence Darlington Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,636 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,772 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $7,230. Get the full Florence Darlington Technical College report
Concorde Career College Dallas placed #41 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Dallas, TX, Concorde Career College Dallas is a private for-profit institution. Concorde Career College Dallas Dental Support Services students take on a median of $17,375 in debt. More on Concorde Career College Dallas
Harper College landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Set in Palatine, IL, Harper College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,894, compared with $11,874 for out-of-state students. Harper College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $10,963 in debt. More on Harper College
Concorde Career College Garden Grove came in at #43 in this year's ranking. This private for-profit school is set in Garden Grove, CA. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $19,338. See the full Concorde Career College Garden Grove profile
Mount Wachusett Community College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Located in Gardner, MA, Mount Wachusett Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,160, with out-of-state students paying around $11,080. Students borrow a median of $11,497 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. More on Mount Wachusett Community College
Rochester Community And Technical College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Dental Support Services schools. Set in Rochester, MN, Rochester Community And Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,389. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Read more about Rochester Community And Technical College
Concorde Career College San Diego placed #46 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in San Diego, CA, Concorde Career College San Diego is a private for-profit institution. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $17,813. Read the full report on Concorde Career College San Diego
Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque came in at #47 in this year's ranking. This private for-profit school is set in Albuquerque, NM. Students borrow a median of $21,829 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Read the full report on Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque
Shoreline Community College placed #48 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Shoreline Community College is a public school based in Shoreline, WA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,115, while out-of-state students pay about $7,905. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $27,250. Read the full report on Shoreline Community College
Community College Of Rhode Island placed #49 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Warwick, RI, Community College Of Rhode Island is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,550, with out-of-state students paying around $14,834. Students borrow a median of $19,786 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Read more about Community College Of Rhode Island
Chabot College placed #50 among Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Hayward, CA, Chabot College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,150, compared with $8,686 for out-of-state students. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $14,122. Read more about Chabot College
Harcum College landed the #51 spot in the United States this year. Harcum College is a private not-for-profit school based in Bryn Mawr, PA. In-state tuition and fees average $32,000. Harcum College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $25,049 in debt. See the full Harcum College profile
Bristol Community College did well this year, earning the #52 position. Set in Fall River, MA, Bristol Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,832, while out-of-state students pay about $10,776. Graduates carry a median of $9,482 in student loans. Read more about Bristol Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 795 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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