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.
College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying dental support services schools.
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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.
Western Piedmont Community College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying dental support services schools in North Carolina. Set in the city of Morganton, Western Piedmont Community College is a public institution. Dental Support Services graduates of Western Piedmont Community College earn a median of about $32,732 a year early in their careers.
Wake Technical Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying dental support services schools. Set in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public institution. Dental Support Services graduates of Wake Technical Community College earn a median of about $65,552 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in dental support services will find them at Alamance Community College, which ranked #3. Alamance Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Graham. Students who complete the dental support services program here go on to a median salary of roughly $31,021.
Wayne Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying dental support services schools. Set in the city of Goldsboro, Wayne Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the dental support services program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,868.
Students chasing top earnings in dental support services will find them at Guilford Technical Community College, which ranked #5. Guilford Technical Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Jamestown. Dental Support Services graduates of Guilford Technical Community College earn a median of about $59,379 a year early in their careers.
Halifax Community College landed the #6 spot for dental support services salaries this year. Located in the rural area of Weldon, Halifax Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the dental support services program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,335.
Fayetteville Technical Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying dental support services schools. Set in the city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville Technical Community College is a public institution. After graduating, dental support services degree recipients from Fayetteville Technical Community College typically earn about $44,652 annually.
Central Piedmont Community College placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for dental support services. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public institution. Dental Support Services graduates of Central Piedmont Community College earn a median of about $59,661 a year early in their careers.
Central Carolina Community College earned the #9 position for dental support services graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Sanford, Central Carolina Community College is a public institution. Early-career dental support services graduates from Central Carolina Community College make a median of around $46,300 per year.
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for dental support services. Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College is a public school located in the city of Asheville. Students who complete the dental support services program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,100.
Cape Fear Community College placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for dental support services. Located in the city of Wilmington, Cape Fear Community College is a public institution. Dental Support Services graduates of Cape Fear Community College earn a median of about $59,032 a year early in their careers.
Forsyth Technical Community College placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for dental support services. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Technical Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the dental support services program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,717.
Coastal Carolina Community College earned the #13 position for dental support services graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Coastal Carolina Community College is a public institution. Dental Support Services graduates of Coastal Carolina Community College earn a median of about $64,575 a year early in their careers.
Catawba Valley Community College earned the #14 position for dental support services graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Hickory, Catawba Valley Community College is a public institution. After graduating, dental support services degree recipients from Catawba Valley Community College typically earn about $54,508 annually.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #15 for dental support services graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. Dental Support Services graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of about $67,230 a year early in their careers.
Miller Motte College Raleigh came in at #16 for dental support services graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Raleigh, Miller Motte College Raleigh is a private for-profit institution. Early-career dental support services graduates from Miller Motte College Raleigh make a median of around $34,364 per year.
Miller Motte College Wilmington placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for dental support services. Located in the city of Wilmington, Miller Motte College Wilmington is a private for-profit institution. Dental Support Services graduates of Miller Motte College Wilmington earn a median of about $34,364 a year early in their careers.
The ranking above is published 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 · 17 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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