by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 32 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of dental support services. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,184 associate degrees in dental support services during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
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 school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different 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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in dental support services.
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in dental support services has to take a look at New York University. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York.
Associate recipients from the dental support services major at New York University earn $9,776 more than the standard college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a associate in dental support services from New York University
Eastern International College - Jersey City is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in dental support services. Located in the city of Jersey City, Eastern International College - Jersey City is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Those dental support services students who get their associate degree from Eastern International College - Jersey City receive $8,566 more than the typical dental support student.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Eastern International College - Jersey City
It's difficult to beat University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus if you want to pursue an associate degree in dental support services. Pitt is a fairly large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the dental support program earn around $46,493 in their early career salary.
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It is difficult to beat Hostos Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in dental support services. Hostos is a small public college located in the city of Bronx.
Dental Support Services associate degree recipients from Hostos Community College get an earnings boost of about $10,682 above the typical income of dental support services graduates.
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It is hard to beat New York City College of Technology if you wish to pursue an associate degree in dental support services. City Tech is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Brooklyn.
Students who graduate with their associate from the dental support program report average early career wages of $45,571.
More information about a associate in dental support services from New York City College of Technology
Located in the large city of Forest Hills, Plaza College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in dental support services from Plaza College
Harcum College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr.
Soon after graduation, dental support associate recipients generally earn around $47,521 in their early careers.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Harcum College
Located in the 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
Camden County College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Blackwood.
Associate students who receive their degree from the dental support program earn around $48,423 for their early career.
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Located in the suburb of Hagerstown, HCC is a public college with a small student population.
Those dental support services students who get their associate degree from Hagerstown Community College receive $13,360 more than the average dental support grad.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Hagerstown Community CollegeExplore the best dental support services schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 196 | 441 |
| Pennsylvania | 179 | 357 |
| 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 | 1,045 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 95 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 44 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 13,326 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 3,257 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3,013 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 2,249 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,622 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 837 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 374 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 322 |
| Public Health | 294 |
| Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services | 294 |
