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2024 Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Plains States Region

36 Colleges in the Plains States Region
1,827 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
$40,405 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.

College Factual looked at 36 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,827 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 Plains States Region Your choice of dental support services school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

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

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. 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 Plains States 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 Plains States Region Schools in Dental Support

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
$65,455 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in dental support services has to look into University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were about 44 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Dental Support Services degree recipients from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities get an earnings boost of about $25,050 above the typical income of dental support services graduates.

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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
118 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
0.8% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in dental support services has to take a look at Century College. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #460 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Century College is a great college overall.

There were about 118 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at Century College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the dental support program make around $39,713 for their early career.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
$47,913 Median Starting Salary

Rochester Community and Technical College is a good option for students interested in a degree in dental support services. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public college located in the midsize city of Rochester. This college ranks 33rd out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 34 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at Rochester Community and Technical College in the most recent data year. Those dental support services students who get their degree from Rochester Community and Technical College make $7,508 more than the average dental support student.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
85 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
7.1% Growth in Graduates

Herzing University - Minneapolis is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in dental support services. Located in the large suburb of St. Louis Park, Herzing University - Minneapolis is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.

There were roughly 85 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at Herzing University - Minneapolis in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the dental support services major at Herzing University - Minneapolis get $9,213 more than the typical college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
13.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Vermillion, USD is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #386 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USD is a great university overall.

There were approximately 37 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at USD in the most recent data year. Those dental support services students who get their degree from University of South Dakota receive $17,136 more than the standard dental support graduate.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$57,949 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

UNMC is a small public university located in the city of Omaha.

There were approximately 24 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at UNMC in the most recent year we have data available. Those dental support services students who get their degree from University of Nebraska Medical Center earn $17,544 more than the standard dental support graduate.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
3.0% Growth in Graduates

UMKC is a large public university located in the city of Kansas City. A Best Colleges rank of #480 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMKC is a great university overall.

There were about 33 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent year we have data available. Dental Support Services degree recipients from University of Missouri - Kansas City earn a boost of approximately $17,358 above the typical income of dental support services majors.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
$32,230 Median Starting Salary

OTC is a large public college located in the city of Springfield. This college ranks 28th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 49 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at OTC in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the dental support program make an average of $32,230 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in dental support services from Ozarks Technical Community College

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Dental Support Degrees Awarded
9.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 32nd out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 33 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at St Cloud Technical and Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the dental support program report average early career earnings of $37,143.

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North Dakota State College of Science is a small public college located in the distant town of Wahpeton. This college ranks 7th out of 12 schools for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.

There were approximately 30 dental support services students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State College of Science in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the dental support services program at North Dakota State College of Science get $2,430 above the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Best Dental Support Services Colleges by State

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 461
Missouri 283 171
Kansas 266 133
Iowa 264 138
Nebraska 238 72
North Dakota 210 22
South Dakota 204 43

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Dental Support Services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Dental Support Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Dental Assisting/Assistant 1,110
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 703
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician 7
Other Dental Services & Allied Professions 7

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 31,555
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 9,568
Health & Medical Administrative Services 5,567
Allied Health Professions 5,332
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 3,675
Mental & Social Health Services 3,496
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 2,856
Public Health 2,527
Medicine 2,453
Health Sciences & Services 1,945

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