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2027 Best Value Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in the New England Region

15 Colleges in the United States
$14,417 Avg Student Debt
$41,402 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Dental Assisting/Assistant Badge [Dental Assisting/Assistant](/majors/health-care-professions/dental-support-services/dental-assisting-assistant/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for dental assisting/assistant students.

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2027 Best Value Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in the New England Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the dental assisting/assistant degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools

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Middlesex Community College Bedford earned the #1 spot for value among dental assisting/assistant schools in the New England Region. Located in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,098 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,170. Typical student debt for dental assisting/assistant graduates is $16,100. Soon after graduation, dental assisting/assistant degree recipients from Middlesex Community College Bedford generally make around $55,428. That is a strong return on a $16,100 median debt.

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Students looking for strong value in dental assisting/assistant will find it at Northern Essex Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,732, compared with $12,516 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dental assisting/assistant graduates is $11,002. Early-career dental assisting/assistant graduates make about $44,682. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Springfield Technical Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value dental assisting/assistant schools. Set in the city of Springfield, Springfield Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,904, compared with $11,112 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,372 to complete the dental assisting/assistant program here. Soon after graduation, dental assisting/assistant degree recipients from Springfield Technical Community College generally make around $56,883. Set against $11,372 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Students looking for strong value in dental assisting/assistant will find it at Community College Of Rhode Island, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Warwick, Community College Of Rhode Island is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,550 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,834 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dental assisting/assistant graduates is $19,786. Dental Assisting/assistant graduates of Community College Of Rhode Island earn a median of $45,675 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,786 median debt.

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Mount Wachusett Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dental assisting/assistant, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Gardner, Mount Wachusett Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,160 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,080. Students borrow a median of $11,497 to complete the dental assisting/assistant program here. Soon after graduation, dental assisting/assistant degree recipients from Mount Wachusett Community College generally make around $43,883. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA

Cape Cod Community College landed the #6 spot for dental assisting/assistant value this year. Located in the city of West Barnstable, Cape Cod Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,000, with out-of-state students paying around $10,944. Typical student debt for dental assisting/assistant graduates is $26,376. Early-career dental assisting/assistant graduates make about $54,903. That is a strong return on a $26,376 median debt.

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Southeastern Technical Institute placed #7 among the best values for dental assisting/assistant. Located in the suburb of South Easton, Southeastern Technical Institute is a small public university. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete the dental assisting/assistant program here. Early-career dental assisting/assistant graduates make about $49,476. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.

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Quinsigamond Community College placed #8 among the best values for dental assisting/assistant. Set in the city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,262, while out-of-state students pay about $11,206. Dental Assisting/assistant graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Dental Assisting/assistant graduates of Quinsigamond Community College earn a median of $66,252 early in their careers. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Capital Community College landed the #9 spot for dental assisting/assistant value this year. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,338, compared with $15,596 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete the dental assisting/assistant program here. Soon after graduation, dental assisting/assistant degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $43,086. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Maine At Augusta came in at #10 for value in dental assisting/assistant this year. Set in the town of Augusta, University Of Maine At Augusta is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,888, while out-of-state students pay about $22,178. Students borrow a median of $16,739 to complete the dental assisting/assistant program here. Dental Assisting/assistant graduates of University Of Maine At Augusta earn a median of $45,574 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Nhti Concords Community College came in at #11 for value in dental assisting/assistant this year. Located in the town of Concord, Nhti Concords Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $7,200 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,450 for out-of-state students. Dental Assisting/assistant graduates carry a median of $16,682 in student loans. Soon after graduation, dental assisting/assistant degree recipients from Nhti Concords Community College generally make around $54,412. That is a strong return on a $16,682 median debt.

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Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford landed the #12 spot for dental assisting/assistant value this year. Set in the city of Bridgeport, Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,856. Typical student debt for dental assisting/assistant graduates is $9,500. Early-career dental assisting/assistant graduates make about $28,549. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt.

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American Institute West Hartford placed #13 among the best values for dental assisting/assistant. Set in the city of West Hartford, American Institute West Hartford is a small private for-profit institution. Dental Assisting/assistant graduates carry a median of $11,471 in student loans. Soon after graduation, dental assisting/assistant degree recipients from American Institute West Hartford generally make around $25,355. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford earned the #14 position for value in dental assisting/assistant this year. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford is a small private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,870. Typical student debt for dental assisting/assistant graduates is $9,500. Dental Assisting/assistant graduates of Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford earn a median of $28,583 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt.

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Lincoln Technical Institute Lincoln placed #15 among the best values for dental assisting/assistant. Set in the suburb of Lincoln, Lincoln Technical Institute Lincoln is a small private for-profit institution. Dental Assisting/assistant graduates carry a median of $10,174 in student loans. Early-career dental assisting/assistant graduates make about $30,560. That is a strong return on a $10,174 median debt.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 15 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 15 ranked schools only.

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