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Dental Support Services at Coastal Carolina Community College
If you plan to study Dental Support Services, take a look at what Coastal Carolina Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Coastal Carolina Community College is in Jacksonville, NC.
Online Class Availability at Coastal Carolina Community College
Many students take online classes at Coastal Carolina Community College. Of 3,659 students, 1,324 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,336 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Coastal Carolina Community College
Rankings can help you compare Coastal Carolina Community College’s Dental Support Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #12 of 20 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #15 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 151 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 164 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #189 of 606 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #255 of 599 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Coastal Carolina Community College
Those who finish Coastal Carolina Community College’s Dental Support Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,751 |
| 2 years | $37,830 |
| 3 years | $56,781 |
| 4 years | $59,446 |
| 5 years | $64,575 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Dental Support Services graduates from Coastal Carolina Community College earn a median of $59,446, compared with $32,086 for all Coastal Carolina Community College graduates — about 85% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Dental Support Services Concentrations at Coastal Carolina Community College
The Dental Support Services program at Coastal Carolina Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 22 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 19 |
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Support Services program at Coastal Carolina Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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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