2026 Best Value Dental Support Services Schools
Looking for the best-value Dental Support Services programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 795 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Dental Support Services Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Our analysis found Southeast Community College Area to be the best-value Dental Support Services school in the United States. This public school is set in Lincoln, NE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,491 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Southeast Community College Area alumni report median earnings of $43,405 a decade after entry. Set against $8,491 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Southeast Community College Area
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Camden County College earned it the #2 place in the United States. Located in Blackwood, NJ, Camden County College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,320, compared with $4,416 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $15,922. Camden County College alumni report median earnings of $41,212 a decade after entry. Set against $15,922 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Camden County College profile
Out of the 795 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Washtenaw Community College landed the #3 spot. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Washtenaw Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,736, while out-of-state students pay about $6,504. Washtenaw Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $9,500 in debt. Median earnings reach $39,449 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Washtenaw Community College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Spokane Community College earned it the #4 place in the United States. Set in Spokane, WA, Spokane Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,461, with out-of-state students paying around $6,612. Graduates carry a median of $8,631 in student loans. Spokane Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,984 a decade after entry. Set against $8,631 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Spokane Community College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Seattle Community College Central Campus earned it the #5 place in the United States. Seattle Community College Central Campus is a public school based in Seattle, WA. Students from in state pay about $5,238 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,796 for out-of-state students. Seattle Community College Central Campus Dental Support Services students take on a median of $14,699 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,307. That is a strong return on a $14,699 median debt. More on Seattle Community College Central Campus
Central Community College placed #6 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Grand Island, NE, Central Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,360, with out-of-state students paying around $4,800. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Central Community College alumni report median earnings of $39,429 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt. More on Central Community College
Lake Area Technical Institute placed #7 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Set in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,718. Lake Area Technical Institute Dental Support Services students take on a median of $8,250 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,473. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Lake Area Technical Institute
Western Iowa Tech Community College came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Sioux City, IA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,186, compared with $5,330 for out-of-state students. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $6,165. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,473. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Western Iowa Tech Community College
Wharton County Junior College came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Wharton County Junior College is a public school based in Wharton, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $3,192, while out-of-state students pay about $5,904. Students borrow a median of $10,916 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Median earnings reach $44,960 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Wharton County Junior College
Rochester Community And Technical College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. This public school is set in Rochester, MN. Students from in state pay about $6,389 in tuition and fees. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $18,500. Rochester Community And Technical College alumni report median earnings of $45,287 a decade after entry. Set against $18,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Rochester Community And Technical College
Northcentral Technical College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Northcentral Technical College is a public school based in Wausau, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,889, compared with $7,132 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,462 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,925 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Northcentral Technical College
Wayne County Community College District ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. This public school is set in Detroit, MI. In-state tuition and fees average $3,112, with out-of-state students paying around $4,067. Graduates carry a median of $20,820 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $29,079 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,820 median debt. Get the full Wayne County Community College District report
Athens Technical College placed #13 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Athens, GA, Athens Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,390, while out-of-state students pay about $5,958. Athens Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $9,500 in debt. Athens Technical College alumni report median earnings of $35,951 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Athens Technical College profile
Madison Area Technical College placed #14 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Madison, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. Graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,413. Set against $19,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Madison Area Technical College
Marshalltown Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. This public school is set in Marshalltown, IA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,496, while out-of-state students pay about $6,504. Marshalltown Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $11,577 in debt. Median earnings reach $41,010 ten years out. Set against $11,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Marshalltown Community College
Johnson County Community College placed #16 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Overland Park, KS, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $5,688. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $13,532. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,387. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Johnson County Community College
Century College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Based in White Bear Lake, MN, Century College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,214. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $29,300. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,424 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $29,300 median debt. Read more about Century College
Tyler Junior College placed #18 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Set in Tyler, TX, Tyler Junior College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,424, compared with $4,536 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $16,241. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,140. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Tyler Junior College profile
Mid Plains Community College placed #19 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in North Platte, NE, Mid Plains Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,600, compared with $4,530 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,596 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,059. That is a strong return on a $14,596 median debt. Read the full report on Mid Plains Community College
El Centro College offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. El Centro College is a public school based in Dallas, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,730, compared with $6,900 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,557 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,714. That is a strong return on a $14,557 median debt. More on El Centro College
Gwinnett Technical College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Based in Lawrenceville, GA, Gwinnett Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,524, with out-of-state students paying around $6,092. Students borrow a median of $18,048 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Median earnings reach $45,025 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $18,048 median debt. See the full Gwinnett Technical College profile
Oakland Community College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Auburn Hills, MI, Oakland Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,120, while out-of-state students pay about $5,560. Graduates carry a median of $15,865 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,395. That is a strong return on a $15,865 median debt. See the full Oakland Community College profile
Metropolitan Community College Area landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Omaha, NE, Metropolitan Community College Area is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,375, while out-of-state students pay about $4,950. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $12,799. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,773. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Metropolitan Community College Area profile
Hawkeye Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Hawkeye Community College is a public school based in Waterloo, IA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,525, while out-of-state students pay about $6,612. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $13,125. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,849 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,125 median debt. See the full Hawkeye Community College profile
Blackhawk Technical College placed #26 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Janesville, WI, Blackhawk Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,747 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,803. Blackhawk Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $13,715 in debt. Blackhawk Technical College alumni report median earnings of $41,620 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,715 median debt. Read the full report on Blackhawk Technical College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Dental Support Services Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,844, while out-of-state students pay about $7,087. Chippewa Valley Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $14,234 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,297 ten years after entry. Set against $14,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Chippewa Valley Technical College
Normandale Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Based in Bloomington, MN, Normandale Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,329 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,207 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. See the full Normandale Community College profile
Hennepin Technical College came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Hennepin Technical College is a public school based in Brooklyn Park, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,940. Graduates carry a median of $17,887 in student loans. Hennepin Technical College alumni report median earnings of $49,460 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,887 median debt. Read more about Hennepin Technical College
St Cloud Technical And Community College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. This public school is set in Saint Cloud, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $6,124. St Cloud Technical And Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $25,592 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,874. Set against $25,592 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about St Cloud Technical And Community College
Western Technical College La Cross ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Based in La Crosse, WI, Western Technical College La Cross is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,820, while out-of-state students pay about $7,078. Graduates carry a median of $13,669 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,303. That is a strong return on a $13,669 median debt. See the full Western Technical College La Cross profile
North Dakota State College Of Science landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Wahpeton, ND, North Dakota State College Of Science is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,974, compared with $6,973 for out-of-state students. North Dakota State College Of Science Dental Support Services students take on a median of $15,320 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,513 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,320 median debt. See the full North Dakota State College Of Science profile
Umpqua Community College placed #32 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Roseburg, OR, Umpqua Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,104 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $13,058 in student loans. Median earnings reach $36,676 ten years out. Set against $13,058 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Umpqua Community College profile
Middlesex County College landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Edison, NJ, Middlesex County College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,764, with out-of-state students paying around $7,356. Students borrow a median of $11,250 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,861 ten years after entry. Set against $11,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Middlesex County College
Northwest Arkansas Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Located in Bentonville, AR, Northwest Arkansas Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,342, while out-of-state students pay about $5,238. Northwest Arkansas Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $12,479 in debt. Northwest Arkansas Community College alumni report median earnings of $43,505 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,479 median debt. Get the full Northwest Arkansas Community College report
Colorado Northwestern Community College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Colorado Northwestern Community College is a public school based in Rangely, CO. Students from in state pay about $4,594 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,304 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,784 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,526 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Colorado Northwestern Community College profile
Flint Hills Technical College landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Flint Hills Technical College is a public school based in Emporia, KS. In-state tuition and fees average $6,944. Students borrow a median of $15,498 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Median earnings reach $47,007 ten years out. Set against $15,498 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Flint Hills Technical College profile
Florence Darlington Technical College placed #38 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Florence, SC, Florence Darlington Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,636, with out-of-state students paying around $6,772. Florence Darlington Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $7,230 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $32,748. That is a strong return on a $7,230 median debt. Get the full Florence Darlington Technical College report
Collin County Community College District offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Collin County Community College District is a public school based in McKinney, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,014, with out-of-state students paying around $6,064. Students borrow a median of $9,716 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Collin County Community College District alumni report median earnings of $48,701 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Collin County Community College District
San Juan College landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. San Juan College is a public school based in Farmington, NM. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,910, compared with $5,393 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,150 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. San Juan College alumni report median earnings of $36,513 a decade after entry. Set against $16,150 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on San Juan College
Georgia Northwestern Technical College placed #41 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Rome, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,300, with out-of-state students paying around $5,868. Students borrow a median of $8,492 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,759. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Savannah Technical College landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Savannah, GA, Savannah Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,330 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,898. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $7,250. Graduates go on to earn a median of $33,018 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $7,250 median debt. Read more about Savannah Technical College
Howard College landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Big Spring, TX. Students from in state pay about $2,766 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,716. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $14,242. Median earnings reach $38,382 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Howard College profile
University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus is a public school based in Gallup, NM. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,906, while out-of-state students pay about $5,682. Students borrow a median of $10,986 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,792. That is a strong return on a $10,986 median debt. See the full University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus profile
Amarillo College offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. Set in Amarillo, TX, Amarillo College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,136, while out-of-state students pay about $4,704. Students borrow a median of $17,375 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,302. That is a strong return on a $17,375 median debt. Read the full report on Amarillo College
Shoreline Community College placed #45 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Based in Shoreline, WA, Shoreline Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,115, while out-of-state students pay about $7,905. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $27,250. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,009. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Shoreline Community College
Lakeshore Technical College placed #47 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Set in Cleveland, WI, Lakeshore Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Students borrow a median of $11,582 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,113. That is a strong return on a $11,582 median debt. See the full Lakeshore Technical College profile
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Warner Robins, GA, Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,448, while out-of-state students pay about $6,016. Students borrow a median of $15,516 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins alumni report median earnings of $30,848 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,516 median debt. Read more about Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins
Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Calmar, IA, Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,780, with out-of-state students paying around $7,770. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $7,625. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,306. That is a strong return on a $7,625 median debt. Read more about Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar
Dakota County Technical College landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Rosemount, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,679. Graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Dakota County Technical College alumni report median earnings of $51,938 a decade after entry. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Dakota County Technical College
Houston Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #51 position. Based in Houston, TX, Houston Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,040, while out-of-state students pay about $5,460. Students borrow a median of $19,223 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,254. Set against $19,223 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Houston Community College
Best Value Dental Support Services Schools by Degree Level
Compare value rankings by degree level:
- Best Value Dental Support Services Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Dental Support Services Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Dental Support Services Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Dental Support Services Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Dental Support Services Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Dental Support Services Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 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 · 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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