2026 Best Value Dental Support Services Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Dental Support Services undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 795 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, 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 Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Southeast Community College Area earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Set in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Southeast Community College Area Dental Support Services students take on a median of $8,491 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,405. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Southeast Community College Area
Out of the 795 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Spokane Community College landed the #2 spot. This public school is set in Spokane, WA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,461, compared with $6,612 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $8,631. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,984. 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 Washtenaw Community College earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Washtenaw Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,736, with out-of-state students paying around $6,504. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $9,500. Washtenaw Community College alumni report median earnings of $39,449 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt. Read more about Washtenaw Community College
A rank of #4 makes Lake Area Technical Institute one of the best values in the United States. Located in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,718. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $8,250. Median earnings reach $45,473 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $8,250 median debt. More on Lake Area Technical Institute
You'll get strong value at Camden County College, which ranked #5 this year. This public school is set in Blackwood, NJ. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,320, compared with $4,416 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,922 in student loans. Camden County College alumni report median earnings of $41,212 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Camden County College
Seattle Community College Central Campus came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Seattle, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,238, while out-of-state students pay about $5,796. Students borrow a median of $14,699 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,307 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Seattle Community College Central Campus profile
Western Iowa Tech Community College came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Located in Sioux City, IA, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,186, compared with $5,330 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $6,165 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,473. That is a strong return on a $6,165 median debt. Get the full Western Iowa Tech Community College report
Central Community College came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Grand Island, NE. Students from in state pay about $3,360 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,800. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,429. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Central Community College profile
Century College came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Century College is a public school based in White Bear Lake, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $6,214. Graduates carry a median of $29,300 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,424. Set against $29,300 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Century College
Marshalltown Community College landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Marshalltown, IA, Marshalltown Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,496 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,504. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $11,577. Marshalltown Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,010 a decade after entry. Set against $11,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Marshalltown Community College
Hawkeye Community College placed #11 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Located in Waterloo, IA, Hawkeye Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,525, compared with $6,612 for out-of-state students. Hawkeye Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $13,125 in debt. Hawkeye Community College alumni report median earnings of $42,849 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,125 median debt. Read more about Hawkeye Community College
Wayne County Community College District placed #12 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Wayne County Community College District is a public school based in Detroit, MI. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,112, compared with $4,067 for out-of-state students. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $20,820. Graduates go on to earn a median of $29,079 ten years after entry. Set against $20,820 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Wayne County Community College District
Gwinnett Technical College placed #12 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Lawrenceville, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,524, while out-of-state students pay about $6,092. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $18,048. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,025 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Gwinnett Technical College profile
Athens Technical College placed #14 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. Set in Athens, GA, Athens Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,390 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,958 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $9,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,951. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt. Read the full report on Athens Technical College
Hennepin Technical College came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Brooklyn Park, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $5,940. Graduates carry a median of $17,887 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,460. That is a strong return on a $17,887 median debt. Get the full Hennepin Technical College report
Tyler Junior College landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Tyler, TX. Students from in state pay about $2,424 in tuition and fees, compared with $4,536 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,241 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Median earnings reach $38,140 ten years out. Set against $16,241 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Tyler Junior College
Blackhawk Technical College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Set in Janesville, WI, Blackhawk Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,747, with out-of-state students paying around $6,803. Students borrow a median of $13,715 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Median earnings reach $41,620 ten years out. Set against $13,715 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Blackhawk Technical College report
Metropolitan Community College Area offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Metropolitan Community College Area is a public school based in Omaha, NE. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,375, while out-of-state students pay about $4,950. Students borrow a median of $12,799 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,773 ten years after entry. Set against $12,799 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Metropolitan Community College Area profile
Western Technical College La Cross placed #19 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in La Crosse, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,820, compared with $7,078 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,669 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Western Technical College La Cross alumni report median earnings of $45,303 a decade after entry. Set against $13,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Western Technical College La Cross
Umpqua Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Based 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,676 ten years after entry. Set against $13,058 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Umpqua Community College
Rochester Community And Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Set in Rochester, MN, Rochester Community And Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,389. Rochester Community And Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $18,500 in debt. Rochester Community And Technical College alumni report median earnings of $45,287 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Rochester Community And Technical College
Dakota County Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. This public school is set in Rosemount, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,679. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $11,000. Dakota County Technical College alumni report median earnings of $51,938 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt. Get the full Dakota County Technical College report
Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public school based in Rome, GA. Students from in state pay about $3,300 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,868 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,492 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Georgia Northwestern Technical College alumni report median earnings of $35,759 a decade after entry. Set against $8,492 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Georgia Northwestern Technical College report
Northwest Arkansas Community College came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Based in Bentonville, AR, Northwest Arkansas Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,342, with out-of-state students paying around $5,238. Graduates carry a median of $12,479 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,505 ten years after entry. Set against $12,479 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Northwest Arkansas Community College
Mid Plains Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Mid Plains Community College is a public school based in North Platte, NE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,600, compared with $4,530 for out-of-state students. Mid Plains Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $14,596 in debt. Median earnings reach $40,059 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Mid Plains Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Dental Support Services Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Based in Gallup, NM, University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,906, with out-of-state students paying around $5,682. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $10,986. University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus alumni report median earnings of $44,792 a decade after entry. Set against $10,986 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus profile
Florence Darlington Technical College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Florence, SC, Florence Darlington Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,636, compared with $6,772 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $7,230. Florence Darlington Technical College alumni report median earnings of $32,748 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $7,230 median debt. Get the full Florence Darlington Technical College report
Amarillo College came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Amarillo, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,136, with out-of-state students paying around $4,704. Graduates carry a median of $17,375 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,302. That is a strong return on a $17,375 median debt. More on Amarillo College
Fox Valley Technical College came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Set in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $7,283. Fox Valley Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $5,500 in debt. Fox Valley Technical College alumni report median earnings of $45,684 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt. More on Fox Valley Technical College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public school based in Green Bay, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,960, compared with $7,203 for out-of-state students. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $14,997. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,553 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College profile
Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. This public school is set in Calmar, IA. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,780, with out-of-state students paying around $7,770. Students borrow a median of $7,625 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,306 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $7,625 median debt. See the full Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar profile
Savannah Technical College landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Savannah, GA, Savannah Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,330, with out-of-state students paying around $5,898. Students borrow a median of $7,250 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $33,018. Set against $7,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Savannah Technical College
Houston Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. This public school is set in Houston, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,040, compared with $5,460 for out-of-state students. Houston Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $19,223 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,254 ten years after entry. Set against $19,223 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Houston Community College report
Augusta Technical College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. This public school is set in Augusta, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,282, with out-of-state students paying around $7,492. Graduates carry a median of $11,400 in student loans. Augusta Technical College alumni report median earnings of $33,523 a decade after entry. Set against $11,400 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Augusta Technical College
Flint Hills Technical College landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. Flint Hills Technical College is a public school based in Emporia, KS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,944. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $15,498. Median earnings reach $47,007 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Flint Hills Technical College profile
Alamance Community College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Alamance Community College is a public school based in Graham, NC. In-state tuition and fees average $2,592, while out-of-state students pay about $8,736. Graduates carry a median of $6,625 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $34,241. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Alamance Community College report
Northwest Technical College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Northwest Technical College is a public school based in Bemidji, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,254. Northwest Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $31,053 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,930. Set against $31,053 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Northwest Technical College
Central Piedmont Community College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Set in Charlotte, NC, Central Piedmont Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,792, with out-of-state students paying around $8,936. Graduates carry a median of $11,861 in student loans. Central Piedmont Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,865 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $11,861 median debt. Read the full report on Central Piedmont Community College
North Dakota State College Of Science landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Wahpeton, ND, North Dakota State College Of Science is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,974, while out-of-state students pay about $6,973. Students borrow a median of $15,320 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. 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. Read more about North Dakota State College Of Science
Lanier Technical College placed #41 among the best-value Dental Support Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Gainesville, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,980, while out-of-state students pay about $7,190. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $12,278. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,623 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Lanier Technical College
Southern Crescent Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Based in Griffin, GA, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,516, while out-of-state students pay about $6,084. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $17,619. Median earnings reach $36,104 ten years out. Set against $17,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Southern Crescent Technical College
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $12,611. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,186. Set against $12,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Ivy Tech Community College
Gateway Technical College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dental Support Services schools. Set in Kenosha, WI, Gateway Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,956, compared with $7,199 for out-of-state students. Gateway Technical College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $14,829 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,264 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Gateway Technical College
Eastern Idaho Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Eastern Idaho Technical College is a public school based in Idaho Falls, ID. In-state tuition and fees average $3,390, compared with $6,750 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,066 in student loans. Eastern Idaho Technical College alumni report median earnings of $42,057 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Eastern Idaho Technical College
Hagerstown Community College came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Based in Hagerstown, MD, Hagerstown Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,320 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,190. Hagerstown Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $16,000 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,615 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,000 median debt. See the full Hagerstown Community College profile
Central Lakes College Brainerd came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Located in Brainerd, MN, Central Lakes College Brainerd is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,249 in tuition and fees. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $14,479. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,162. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Central Lakes College Brainerd
University Of New Mexico Taos Campus landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Ranchos de Taos, NM. In-state tuition and fees average $2,136, while out-of-state students pay about $5,136. Students borrow a median of $10,986 to complete their Dental Support Services program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,792. That is a strong return on a $10,986 median debt. Read more about University Of New Mexico Taos Campus
Pickens Technical College came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Aurora, CO. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,140, while out-of-state students pay about $9,250. Typical Dental Support Services student debt is $10,250. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,210 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Pickens Technical College
El Paso Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. This public school is set in El Paso, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,274, compared with $5,314 for out-of-state students. El Paso Community College Dental Support Services students take on a median of $8,542 in debt. Median earnings reach $35,212 ten years out. Set against $8,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on El Paso Community College
Iowa Western Community College landed the #51 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Council Bluffs, IA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,930, with out-of-state students paying around $7,080. The median Dental Support Services program debt is $26,481. Iowa Western Community College alumni report median earnings of $42,793 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,481 median debt. See the full Iowa Western Community College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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