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Dental Support Services at Parkland College
If you are interested in studying Dental Support Services, you may want to check out the program at Parkland College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Parkland College is in Champaign, IL.
Studying Online at Parkland College
Distance learning is available at Parkland College. Among 6,014 students, 1,065 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,798 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Parkland College
These rankings give you a sense of how Parkland College’s Dental Support Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 23 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #13 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 96 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #139 of 599 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #180 of 606 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Parkland College
Graduates of Parkland 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 | $44,336 |
| 2 years | $46,321 |
| 3 years | $45,546 |
| 4 years | $53,326 |
| 5 years | $52,300 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Dental Support Services graduates from Parkland College take home a median $53,326, compared with $40,341 for all Parkland College graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Dental Support Services graduates from Parkland College stands at $13,625.
More Specific Dental Support Services Concentrations at Parkland College
The Dental Support Services program at Parkland College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 34 |
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Students who finish Dental Support Services program at Parkland College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.