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Dental Support Services at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
If you plan to study Dental Support Services, take a look at what Central Lakes College-Brainerd. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd is in Brainerd, MN.
Online & Distance Learning at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Distance learning is available at Central Lakes College-Brainerd. Of 4,981 students, 505 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,291 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Rankings can help you compare Central Lakes College-Brainerd’s Dental Support Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #8 of 18 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #10 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 49 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #26 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #201 of 599 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #309 of 606 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Students who complete Central Lakes College-Brainerd’s Dental Support Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $30,392 |
| 4 years | $35,053 |
| 5 years | $39,503 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Dental Support Services graduates from Central Lakes College-Brainerd earn a median of $35,053, compared with $46,717 for all Central Lakes College-Brainerd graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Dental Support Services Concentrations at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
This Dental Support Services program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 38 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Students who finish Dental Support Services program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Dental Support Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | $25,445 |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | $25,417 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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