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Dental Support Services at Pearl River Community College
If you are interested in studying Dental Support Services, consider the program at Pearl River Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pearl River Community College is located in Poplarville, MS.
Online Class Availability at Pearl River Community College
Many students take online classes at Pearl River Community College. Of 6,011 students, 1,805 (30%) studied exclusively online and 2,499 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Pearl River Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Pearl River Community College’s Dental Support Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 164 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #74 of 151 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #89 of 606 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #319 of 599 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Pearl River Community College
Graduates of Pearl River 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 | $38,824 |
| 2 years | $41,565 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Dental Support Services graduates from Pearl River Community College is $13,000.
More Specific Dental Support Services Concentrations at Pearl River Community College
The Dental Support Services program at Pearl River Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 14 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 15 |
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Those who complete Dental Support Services program at Pearl River Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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