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Dental Support Services at Luzerne County Community College
If you plan to study Dental Support Services, take a look at what Luzerne County Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Luzerne County Community College is in Nanticoke, PA.
Studying Online at Luzerne County Community College
Online coursework is an option at Luzerne County Community College. Of 4,460 students, 739 (17%) studied exclusively online and 1,088 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Luzerne County Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Luzerne County Community College’s Dental Support Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #3 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 17 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 54 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #266 of 606 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #327 of 599 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Luzerne County Community College
Students who complete Luzerne County 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 | $39,235 |
| 2 years | $35,594 |
| 3 years | $38,998 |
| 4 years | $38,179 |
| 5 years | $46,226 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Dental Support Services graduates from Luzerne County Community College take home a median $38,179, compared with $46,981 for all Luzerne County Community College graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Dental Support Services graduates from Luzerne County Community College stands at $14,750.
More Specific Dental Support Services Concentrations at Luzerne County Community College
The Dental Support Services program at Luzerne County Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 9 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 23 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Support Services program at Luzerne County Community College go on to a range of careers. Here 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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