by our College Data Analytics Team
[Dental Support Services](/majors/health-care-professions/dental-support-services/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for dental support services students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the dental support services degrees they offer, see the list below.
Bridgerland Technical College tops our 2027 list of the best value dental support services schools in Utah. Located in the city of Logan, Bridgerland Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $28,884. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.
Ogden Weber Technical College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value dental support services schools. Ogden Weber Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Ogden. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $8,833. Dental Support Services graduates of Ogden Weber Technical College earn a median of $34,308 early in their careers. Set against $8,833 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in dental support services will find it at Utah Valley University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,840 to complete the dental support services program here. Dental Support Services graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $45,301 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Salt Lake Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dental support services, landing the #4 spot this year. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. Students from in state pay about $4,426 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,244. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $9,357 in student loans. Dental Support Services graduates of Salt Lake Community College earn a median of $39,676 early in their careers. Set against $9,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in dental support services will find it at Weber State University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $22,268. Early-career dental support services graduates make about $41,659. That is a strong return on a $22,268 median debt.
Davis Technical College came in at #6 for value in dental support services this year. Set in the suburb of Kaysville, Davis Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Typical student debt for dental support services graduates is $6,262. Soon after graduation, dental support services degree recipients from Davis Technical College generally make around $34,093. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Dixie State College Of Utah landed the #7 spot for dental support services value this year. Located in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,306 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,246 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,450 to complete the dental support services program here. Dental Support Services graduates of Dixie State College Of Utah earn a median of $51,816 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Fortis College Salt Lake City came in at #8 for value in dental support services this year. Fortis College Salt Lake City is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,474. Dental Support Services graduates carry a median of $28,611 in student loans. Soon after graduation, dental support services degree recipients from Fortis College Salt Lake City generally make around $37,063. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The ranking above is published 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
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