by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 19 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of dental support services. Combined, these schools handed out 296 associate degrees in dental support services to qualified students.
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Your choice of dental support services for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality dental support 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 quality 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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 schools for dental support services students working on their associate degree.
The dental support school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools in Florida.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in dental support services.
Broward College is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in dental support services. BC is a very large public college located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in dental support services from Broward College
Tallahassee Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in dental support services. Tallahassee Community College is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.More information about a associate in dental support services from Tallahassee Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in dental support services needs to look into St Petersburg College. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, SPC is a public college with a very large student population.
Those dental support services students who get their associate degree from St Petersburg College receive $6,262 more than the average dental support graduate.
More information about a associate in dental support services from St Petersburg College
Eastern Florida State College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in dental support services. Located in the small city of Melbourne, EFSC is a public college with a large student population.
Associate students who receive their degree from the dental support program earn about $49,627 for their early career.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Eastern Florida State College
Located in the large suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Soon after graduation, dental support associate recipients usually make an average of $48,015 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Palm Beach State College
Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After graduation, dental support associate recipients typically earn about $44,430 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Miami Dade College
Located in the large city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in dental support services from Florida State College at Jacksonville
Indian River State College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Fort Pierce.
Associate students who receive their degree from the dental support program make an average of $31,468 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Indian River State College
Santa Fe College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Gainesville.
Soon after graduating, dental support associate recipients generally earn about $47,654 in their early careers.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Santa Fe College
HCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Tampa.
Associate recipients from the dental support services degree program at Hillsborough Community College make $7,615 above the average graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Hillsborough Community CollegeExplore all the Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 83 |
| Georgia | 121 | 228 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 189 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 183 |
| Virginia | 97 | 157 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 72 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 37 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 25 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 119 |
| Alabama | 69 | 91 |
Dental Support Services is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 272 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 22 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 9,120 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 6,073 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2,531 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 1,914 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 175 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 173 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 160 |
| Public Health | 147 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services | 110 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 8 |
