by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for dental assisting/assistant students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 84 associate degrees in dental assisting/assistant during the 2020-2021 academic year.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology
The dental assisting associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality dental assisting program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for dental assisting/assistant students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant.
Del Mar College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant. DMC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Corpus Christi.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Del Mar College
Phoenix College is a good choice for students pursuing an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Phoenix College
It is hard to beat El Paso Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant. El Paso Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of El Paso.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from El Paso Community College
Rose State College is a wonderful option for students pursuing an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant. RSC is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Midwest City.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Rose State College
Located in the rural area of Denison, Grayson College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Grayson College
Located in the large city of San Antonio, San Antonio College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from San Antonio College
Explore the best dental assisting/assistant colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 420 | 42 |
| Arizona | 349 | 28 |
| New Mexico | 255 | 3 |
| Oklahoma | 222 | 11 |
Dental Assisting/Assistant is one of 3 different types of Dental Support Services programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 595 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 7 |
