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Dental Support Services at University of South Dakota
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Support Services, consider the program at University of South Dakota. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, SD.
Online Class Availability at University of South Dakota
Online coursework is an option at University of South Dakota. Among 10,619 students, 3,777 (36%) studied exclusively online and 3,110 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at University of South Dakota
Use these rankings to compare University of South Dakota’s Dental Support Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 49 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #44 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #184 of 599 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #376 of 606 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from University of South Dakota
Those who finish University of South Dakota’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 | $57,541 |
| 2 years | $54,252 |
| 3 years | $53,207 |
| 4 years | $54,943 |
| 5 years | $61,969 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Dental Support Services graduates from University of South Dakota earn a median of $54,943, compared with $60,001 for all University of South Dakota graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Dental Support Services graduates from University of South Dakota is $27,000.
More Specific Dental Support Services Concentrations at University of South Dakota
The Dental Support Services program at University of South Dakota offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 31 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Support Services program at University of South Dakota work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
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