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Dental Support Services at Indiana University-Northwest
If you are interested in studying Dental Support Services, take a look at what Indiana University-Northwest. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Indiana University-Northwest is located in Gary, IN.
Online Class Availability at Indiana University-Northwest
Online coursework is an option at Indiana University-Northwest. Among 3,041 students, 805 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,520 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Indiana University-Northwest
Use these rankings to compare Indiana University-Northwest’s Dental Support Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 13 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #58 of 96 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #151 of 606 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #359 of 599 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Indiana University-Northwest
Graduates of Indiana University-Northwest’s Dental Support Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,834 |
| 2 years | $45,500 |
| 3 years | $50,663 |
| 4 years | $46,733 |
| 5 years | $46,803 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Dental Support Services graduates from Indiana University-Northwest earn a median of $46,733, compared with $50,936 for all Indiana University-Northwest graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Dental Support Services graduates from Indiana University-Northwest stands at $25,000.
More Specific Dental Support Services Concentrations at Indiana University-Northwest
This Dental Support Services program at Indiana University-Northwest breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 15 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 24 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Support Services program at Indiana University-Northwest pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Dental Support Services majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.