by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Arizona to determine which ones were the best for dental support services students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 187 associate degrees in dental support services to qualified students.
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The dental support associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full 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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Dental Support Services Associate Degree Schools in Arizona list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in dental support services.
Phoenix College is a great decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in dental support services. Phoenix College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Phoenix.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the dental support program make about $40,322 in their early career salary.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Phoenix College
It's difficult to beat Pima Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in dental support services. Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Tucson.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the dental support program earn an average of $54,320 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Pima Community College
Mohave Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in dental support services. Located in the rural area of Kingman, MCC is a public college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the dental support program state that they receive average early career income of $55,308.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Mohave Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in dental support services needs to take a look at Mesa Community College. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Mesa.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the dental support program make about $46,774 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Mesa Community College
Carrington College-Mesa is a small private for-profit college located in the city of Mesa.
Associate recipients from the dental support services degree program at Carrington College-Mesa get $2,874 above the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a associate in dental support services from Carrington College-MesaExplore all the Best Dental Support Services Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 200 | 440 |
| New Mexico | 140 | 36 |
| Oklahoma | 136 | 23 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Dental Support Services has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 152 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 28 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 2,133 |
| Allied Health Professions | 672 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 416 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 326 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 94 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 65 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 57 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 52 |
| Public Health | 23 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 20 |
