2027 Best Value Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools in Massachusetts

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Middlesex Community College Bedford
Bedford, MA

Middlesex Community College Bedford tops our 2027 list of the best value dental assisting/assistant schools in Massachusetts. Set in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,098 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,170. Students borrow a median of $16,100 to complete the dental assisting/assistant program here. Early-career dental assisting/assistant graduates make about $55,428. That is a strong return on a $16,100 median debt.

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Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA

Springfield Technical Community College came in at #2 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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,904, compared with $11,112 for out-of-state students. Dental Assisting/assistant graduates carry a median of $11,372 in student loans. Early-career dental assisting/assistant graduates make about $56,883. Set against $11,372 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA

Northern Essex Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value dental assisting/assistant schools. Set in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,732, with out-of-state students paying around $12,516. Typical student debt for dental assisting/assistant graduates is $11,002. Dental Assisting/assistant graduates of Northern Essex Community College earn a median of $44,682 early in their careers. Set against $11,002 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA

Mount Wachusett Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dental assisting/assistant, landing the #4 spot this year. Mount Wachusett Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Gardner. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,160, while out-of-state students pay about $11,080. Dental Assisting/assistant graduates carry a median of $11,497 in student loans. Soon after graduation, dental assisting/assistant degree recipients from Mount Wachusett Community College generally make around $43,883. Set against $11,497 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Southeastern Technical Institute
South Easton, MA

Students looking for strong value in dental assisting/assistant will find it at Southeastern Technical Institute, which ranked #5. Southeastern Technical Institute is a small public school located in the suburb of South Easton. 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. Southeastern Technical Institute admits about 71% of applicants.

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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. Cape Cod Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of West Barnstable. Students from in state pay about $6,000 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,944. Dental Assisting/assistant graduates carry a median of $26,376 in student loans. Dental Assisting/assistant graduates of Cape Cod Community College earn a median of $54,903 early in their careers. Set against $26,376 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA

Quinsigamond Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value dental assisting/assistant schools. Set in the city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,262, while out-of-state students pay about $11,206. Typical student debt for dental assisting/assistant graduates is $24,000. Early-career dental assisting/assistant graduates make about $66,252. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.