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2024 Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southwest Region

38 Colleges in the Southwest Region
3,351 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
$34,434 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in dental support services is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #82 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 38 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,351 degrees in dental support services to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Dental Support Services School

Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southwest Region The dental support program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Dental Support Services rankings. For our Best Overall Dental Support Services School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Dental Support Services Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Dental Support
Bachelor's Degrees in Dental Support
Master's Degrees in Dental Support

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 Schools in the Southwest Region. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Dental Support Services in the Southwest Region

The schools below may not offer all types of dental support degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Southwest Region Schools in Dental Support

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
2.4% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston if you wish to pursue a degree in dental support services. Located in the large city of Houston, UTHealth is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were about 41 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at UTHealth in the most recent year we have data available. Those dental support services students who get their degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston earn $28,803 more than the average dental support graduate.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
$67,944 Median Starting Salary

University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center is a good option for students interested in a degree in dental support services. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, UOHSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 44 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at UOHSC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the dental support services degree program at University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center make $33,510 above the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$56,377 Median Starting Salary
$22,546 Median Student Debt

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in dental support services. Located in the city of San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 26 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at UT Health San Antonio in the most recent data year. Those dental support services students who get their degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio receive $21,943 more than the average dental support student.

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It is hard to beat Texas A&M University - College Station if you want to pursue a degree in dental support services. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were about 29 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year. Those dental support services students who get their degree from Texas A&M University - College Station receive $26,039 more than the typical dental support graduate.

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DMC crest
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
63 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
71.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Corpus Christi, DMC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #613 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means DMC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 63 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at DMC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the dental support services major at Del Mar College earn $8,996 above the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
68.4% Growth in Graduates

Phoenix College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Phoenix. This college ranks 16th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were roughly 76 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at Phoenix College in the most recent data year. Those dental support services students who get their degree from Phoenix College earn $5,888 more than the average dental support grad.

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7
Undergraduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
$59,821 Median Starting Salary

Houston Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Houston. A Best Colleges rank of #308 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Houston Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 12 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Those dental support services students who get their degree from Houston Community College earn $25,387 more than the average dental support grad.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
78 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
65.4% Growth in Graduates

Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the city of Tucson. This college ranks 14th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 78 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at Pima County Community College District in the most recent year we have data available. Dental Support Services degree recipients from Pima Community College get an earnings boost of about $6,935 above the typical income of dental support services majors.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
50.8% Growth in Graduates

TWU is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Denton. A Best Colleges rank of #581 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means TWU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 61 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at TWU in the most recent data year. Dental Support Services degree recipients from Texas Woman's University earn a boost of approximately $23,954 above the typical income of dental support services majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
77.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #514 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNM is a great university overall.

There were about 61 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at UNM in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the dental support services major at University of New Mexico - Main Campus make $14,087 above the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Best Dental Support Services Colleges by State

Explore the best dental support services colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 625
Arizona 287 244
Oklahoma 257 67
New Mexico 219 97

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Dental Support Services is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Dental Support Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Dental Assisting/Assistant 2,399
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 942
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician 10

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 39,944
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 13,356
Health & Medical Administrative Services 11,672
Allied Health Professions 9,920
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 8,155
Health Sciences & Services 4,460
Mental & Social Health Services 4,166
Public Health 3,760
Medicine 2,945
Communication Sciences 2,823

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