by our College Data Analytics Team
[Dental Support Services](/majors/health-care-professions/dental-support-services/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 30 schools to find where dental support services graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send dental support services graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Palm Beach State College the top school for dental support services graduate earnings in Florida. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public institution. After graduating, dental support services degree recipients from Palm Beach State College typically earn about $73,447 annually.
Edison State College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying dental support services schools. Edison State College is a public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. Dental Support Services graduates of Edison State College earn a median of about $65,662 a year early in their careers.
Fortis Institute Port Saint Lucie produces some of the highest-paid graduates in dental support services, landing the #3 spot this year. Fortis Institute Port Saint Lucie is a private for-profit school located in the city of Port Saint Lucie. Dental Support Services graduates of Fortis Institute Port Saint Lucie earn a median of about $34,425 a year early in their careers.
Meridian College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying dental support services schools. Meridian College is a private for-profit school located in the city of Sarasota. Students who complete the dental support services program here go on to a median salary of roughly $31,980.
Daytona State College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in dental support services, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public institution. After graduating, dental support services degree recipients from Daytona State College typically earn about $48,116 annually.
Hillsborough Community College earned the #6 position for dental support services graduate earnings this year. Hillsborough Community College is a public school located in the city of Tampa. Dental Support Services graduates of Hillsborough Community College earn a median of about $62,731 a year early in their careers.
St Petersburg College landed the #7 spot for dental support services salaries this year. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a public institution. Early-career dental support services graduates from St Petersburg College make a median of around $62,626 per year.
Florida State College At Jacksonville ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying dental support services schools. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a public institution. Students who complete the dental support services program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,386.
Concorde Career Institute Tampa came in at #9 for dental support services graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Tampa, Concorde Career Institute Tampa is a private for-profit institution. Early-career dental support services graduates from Concorde Career Institute Tampa make a median of around $33,695 per year.
Fortis College Orange Park ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying dental support services schools. Fortis College Orange Park is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Orange Park. Early-career dental support services graduates from Fortis College Orange Park make a median of around $31,663 per year.
Charlotte Technical College placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for dental support services. Located in the suburb of Port Charlotte, Charlotte Technical College is a public institution. Early-career dental support services graduates from Charlotte Technical College make a median of around $31,472 per year.
Ata Career Education earned the #12 position for dental support services graduate earnings this year. Ata Career Education is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Spring Hill. Early-career dental support services graduates from Ata Career Education make a median of around $28,312 per year.
Manatee Technical College placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for dental support services. Set in the suburb of Bradenton, Manatee Technical College is a public institution. Dental Support Services graduates of Manatee Technical College earn a median of about $28,447 a year early in their careers.
Valencia College placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for dental support services. Valencia College is a public school located in the city of Orlando. Early-career dental support services graduates from Valencia College make a median of around $57,856 per year.
Orange Technical College Orlando Campus placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for dental support services. Located in the city of Orlando, Orange Technical College Orlando Campus is a public institution. Early-career dental support services graduates from Orange Technical College Orlando Campus make a median of around $28,220 per year.
Concorde Career Institute Jacksonville came in at #16 for dental support services graduate earnings this year. Concorde Career Institute Jacksonville is a private for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville. Early-career dental support services graduates from Concorde Career Institute Jacksonville make a median of around $32,076 per year.
Concorde Career Institute Orlando ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying dental support services schools. Concorde Career Institute Orlando is a private for-profit school located in the city of Orlando. Early-career dental support services graduates from Concorde Career Institute Orlando make a median of around $32,076 per year.
Santa Fe College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying dental support services schools. Set in the suburb of Gainesville, Santa Fe College is a public institution. Early-career dental support services graduates from Santa Fe College make a median of around $56,722 per year.
Gulf Coast State College landed the #19 spot for dental support services salaries this year. Gulf Coast State College is a public school located in the city of Panama City. Early-career dental support services graduates from Gulf Coast State College make a median of around $54,550 per year.
Tallahassee Community College came in at #20 for dental support services graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Tallahassee Community College is a public institution. After graduating, dental support services degree recipients from Tallahassee Community College typically earn about $51,709 annually.
Eastern Florida State College came in at #21 for dental support services graduate earnings this year. Eastern Florida State College is a public school located in the city of Melbourne. Dental Support Services graduates of Eastern Florida State College earn a median of about $42,758 a year early in their careers.
Concorde Career Institute Miramar ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying dental support services schools. Concorde Career Institute Miramar is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Miramar. Dental Support Services graduates of Concorde Career Institute Miramar earn a median of about $27,427 a year early in their careers.
Fortis Institute Pensacola placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for dental support services. Fortis Institute Pensacola is a private for-profit school located in the city of Pensacola. After graduating, dental support services degree recipients from Fortis Institute Pensacola typically earn about $27,300 annually.
Pensacola State College placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for dental support services. Located in the city of Pensacola, Pensacola State College is a public institution. Students who complete the dental support services program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,720.
Erwin Technical College landed the #25 spot for dental support services salaries this year. Set in the city of Tampa, Erwin Technical College is a public institution. Early-career dental support services graduates from Erwin Technical College make a median of around $24,264 per year.
These schools also send dental support services graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their dental support services graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 30 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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