Best Colleges for Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions programs prepare students for essential roles in modern dental practices, from dental hygienists and assistants to administrative specialists. With only 64 schools nationwide offering dedicated programs in this field, graduates enter a specialized market with strong earning potential, averaging $55,787 annually.

When evaluating programs, students should prioritize hands-on clinical training opportunities, modern equipment access, and strong partnerships with local dental practices for internships. Look for programs with high licensure exam pass rates and job placement statistics. Accreditation from relevant professional bodies ensures quality education that meets industry standards. Consider location carefully, as some states offer higher compensation and more job opportunities in dental support roles.

Schools Ranked

$64,328

Avg. Program Earnings

57.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	University of Southern California Los Angeles, California	$74,845	92.0%	private-nonprofit
2	West Coast University-Orange County Anaheim, California	$71,015	64.3%	private-forprofit
3	West Coast University-Los Angeles North Hollywood, California	$71,015	44.4%	private-forprofit
4	Pacific University Forest Grove, Oregon	$71,015	64.8%	private-nonprofit
5	University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland	$69,338		public
6	Loma Linda University Loma Linda, California	$67,420		private-nonprofit
7	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, Oklahoma	$66,461	75.3%	public
8	University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	$66,461		public
9	Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia	$66,073	65.4%	public
10	University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, Hawaii	$65,486	62.6%	public
11	Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, Oregon	$65,320	59.1%	public
12	MCPHS University Boston, Massachusetts	$63,005	63.3%	private-nonprofit
13	College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada	$63,005	17.9%	public
14	Eastern Washington University Cheney, Washington	$62,707	47.2%	public
15	Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana	$62,579		public
16	West Virginia University Morgantown, West Virginia	$61,814	61.2%	public
17	Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, Texas	$61,516	41.3%	public
18	Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona	$61,110	56.9%	public
19	University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri	$60,399	55.9%	public
20	The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas	$60,358		public
21	Clark College Vancouver, Washington	$60,320	35.7%	public
22	University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut	$59,576	48.1%	private-nonprofit
23	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minnesota	$59,576	84.8%	public
24	Texas Woman's University Denton, Texas	$59,124	44.2%	public
25	University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut	$58,673	59.2%	private-nonprofit