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

11 Colleges in the United States
285 Dental Assisting/Assistant Degrees Awarded
$42,333 Avg Early-Career Salary

Dental Assisting/Assistant programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best dental assisting/assistant schools.

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Best Schools for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall dental assisting/assistant education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Dental Assisting/Assistant

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Our analysis ranked Northern Essex Community College the best school in the country for a degree in dental assisting/assistant. Set in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 12 dental assisting/assistant students who graduated with this degree at Northern Essex Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their dental assisting/assistant degree from Northern Essex Community College earn around $44,682 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,002 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in dental assisting/assistant from Northern Essex Community College

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Students looking for a strong dental assisting/assistant program will find one at Middlesex Community College Bedford, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public institution. Middlesex Community College Bedford awarded about 14 dental assisting/assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, dental assisting/assistant degree recipients from Middlesex Community College Bedford generally make around $55,428. Typical student debt for the program is $16,100. Get the full dental assisting/assistant details for Middlesex Community College Bedford

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Community College Of Rhode Island is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in dental assisting/assistant, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Warwick, Community College Of Rhode Island is a large public institution. About 12 dental assisting/assistant degrees were awarded at Community College Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, dental assisting/assistant degree recipients from Community College Of Rhode Island generally make around $45,675. Community College Of Rhode Island graduates carry a median of $19,786 in student loans. More information about a degree in dental assisting/assistant from Community College Of Rhode Island

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Springfield Technical Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in dental assisting/assistant, landing the #4 spot this year. Springfield Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Springfield. Springfield Technical Community College awarded about 17 dental assisting/assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the dental assisting/assistant program make about $56,883 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,372 to complete this degree. Get the full dental assisting/assistant details for Springfield Technical Community College

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Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA

A rank of #5 makes Cape Cod Community College one of the top schools for dental assisting/assistant. Set in the city of West Barnstable, Cape Cod Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 10 dental assisting/assistant degrees were awarded at Cape Cod Community College in the most recent year. Dental Assisting/assistant graduates of Cape Cod Community College earn a median of $54,903 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,376. Get the full dental assisting/assistant details for Cape Cod Community College

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University Of Maine At Augusta earned the #6 position for dental assisting/assistant this year. Located in the town of Augusta, University Of Maine At Augusta is a moderately-sized public university. University Of Maine At Augusta graduates 26% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 dental assisting/assistant students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maine At Augusta in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, dental assisting/assistant degree recipients from University Of Maine At Augusta generally make around $45,574. University Of Maine At Augusta graduates carry a median of $16,739 in student loans. See the full dental assisting/assistant program report for University Of Maine At Augusta

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Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford came in at #7 for dental assisting/assistant this year. Set in the city of Bridgeport, Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. There were roughly 101 dental assisting/assistant students who graduated with this degree at Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford in the most recent data year. Graduates of the dental assisting/assistant program make about $28,549 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. Get the full dental assisting/assistant details for Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford

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Southeastern Technical Institute placed #8 among the best dental assisting/assistant schools. Southeastern Technical Institute is a small public school located in the suburb of South Easton. About 10 dental assisting/assistant degrees were awarded at Southeastern Technical Institute in the most recent year. Dental Assisting/assistant graduates of Southeastern Technical Institute earn a median of $49,476 early in their careers. Southeastern Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. See the full dental assisting/assistant program report for Southeastern Technical Institute

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Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford placed #9 among the best dental assisting/assistant schools. Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford awarded about 18 dental assisting/assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their dental assisting/assistant degree from Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford earn around $28,583 in the first couple years of their career. Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Read more about the dental assisting/assistant program at Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford

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Lincoln Technical Institute Lincoln ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best dental assisting/assistant schools. Located in the suburb of Lincoln, Lincoln Technical Institute Lincoln is a small private for-profit university. About 48 dental assisting/assistant degrees were awarded at Lincoln Technical Institute Lincoln in the most recent year. Graduates of the dental assisting/assistant program make about $30,560 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,174. See the full dental assisting/assistant program report for Lincoln Technical Institute Lincoln

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American Institute West Hartford earned the #11 position for dental assisting/assistant this year. American Institute West Hartford is a small private for-profit school located in the city of West Hartford. American Institute West Hartford awarded about 21 dental assisting/assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Dental Assisting/assistant graduates of American Institute West Hartford earn a median of $25,355 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,471 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in dental assisting/assistant from American Institute West Hartford

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 11 schools evaluated.

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