by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 11 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 335 associate degrees in dental assisting/assistant to qualified students.
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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 full 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 in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for dental assisting/assistant students seeking a an associate degree.
Herzing University - Minneapolis is a good choice for students interested in an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant. Herzing University - Minneapolis is a 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 best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant. Located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Century College
It is difficult to beat Kirkwood Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant. Located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Kirkwood Community College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in dental assisting/assistant has to check out Rochester Community and Technical College. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public college located in the medium-sized city of Rochester.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Rochester Community and Technical College
North Dakota State College of Science is a small public college located in the town of Wahpeton.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from North Dakota State College of Science
Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from St Cloud Technical and Community College
M State is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Fergus Falls.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Minnesota State Community and Technical College
OTC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Springfield.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Ozarks Technical Community College
Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from Dakota County Technical College
Located in the suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in dental assisting/assistant from South Central College
Explore the best dental assisting/assistant colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 299 | 199 |
| Kansas | 275 | 17 |
| Missouri | 210 | 31 |
| Iowa | 200 | 28 |
| Nebraska | 163 | 34 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 6 |
| North Dakota | 144 | 8 |
Dental Assisting/Assistant is one of 3 different types of Dental Support Services programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 413 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 8 |