by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in the Plains States 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 323 associate degrees in dental assisting/assistant during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for dental assisting/assistant students seeking a an associate degree.
Century College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant. Located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Century College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant has to check out Rochester Community and Technical College. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public college located in the medium-sized city of Rochester.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Rochester Community and Technical College
Ozarks Technical Community College is a good option for students interested in an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant. OTC is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Ozarks Technical Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant needs to take a look at St Cloud Technical and Community College. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from St Cloud Technical and Community College
North Dakota State College of Science is a small public college located in the distant town of Wahpeton.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from North Dakota State College of Science
Located in the suburb of St. Louis Park, Herzing University - Minneapolis is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Herzing University - Minneapolis
Located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Kirkwood Community College
Located in the town of Fergus Falls, M State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Minnesota State Community and Technical College
LATI is a small public school located in the town of Watertown.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Lake Area Technical Institute
Located in the small city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Central Community College
Explore the best dental assisting/assistant schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 299 | 199 |
| Kansas | 275 | 17 |
| Missouri | 210 | 31 |
| Iowa | 200 | 28 |
| Nebraska | 163 | 34 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 6 |
| North Dakota | 144 | 8 |
Dental Assisting/Assistant is one of 3 different types of Dental Support Services programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 391 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 7 |
