by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 52 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of dental assisting/assistant. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,383 associate degrees in dental assisting/assistant during the <nil> academic year.
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The dental assisting associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality dental assisting program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
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 colleges for dental assisting/assistant students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant has to check out Carrington College, Sacramento. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, Carrington College, Sacramento is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Carrington College, Sacramento
Herzing University - Minneapolis is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant. Herzing University - Minneapolis is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of St. Louis Park.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Herzing University - Minneapolis
Century College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Century College
Broward College is a good decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant. BC is a very large public college located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Broward College
Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Ivy Tech Community College
Sacramento City is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Sacramento.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Sacramento City College
Located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Kirkwood Community College
Located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Harcum College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Harcum College
Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public college located in the city of Rochester.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Rochester Community and Technical College
Cerritos College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Norwalk.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Cerritos College
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Allan Hancock College | Santa Maria, CA |
| 12 | Moreno Valley College | Moreno Valley, CA |
| 13 | North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND |
| 14 | Phoenix College | Phoenix, AZ |
| 15 | Wallace State Community College, Hanceville | Hanceville, AL |
| 16 | St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud, MN |
| 17 | Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI |
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Dental Assisting/Assistant is one of 3 different types of Dental Support Services programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 5,512 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 90 |
| Other Dental Services & Allied Professions | 17 |