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Dental Support in Alabama

Dental Support Schools in Alabama

In 2021-2022, 249 students earned their Dental Support degrees in AL.

In this state, Dental Support is the 16th most popular major out of a total 40 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Support Majors in Alabama

Dental Support majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 145
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 145
Associate Degree 104

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a dental support major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dental support majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 40.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 44.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Dental Support Grads in Alabama

There are 9,460 people in the state and 790,170 people in the nation working in dental support jobs.

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Wages for Dental Support Jobs in Alabama

Dental Support grads earn an average of $36,540 in the state and $43,180 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Alabama that offer dental support degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Fortis College

Mobile
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
301 Total Students

An average student at Fortis College - Mobile will pay a net price of $19,331. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $24,244 after graduation.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,204 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,112 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
539 Total Students

In their early career, Fortis Institute - Birmingham grads earn an average salary of $27,717. The student loan default rate of 5.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,197.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
264 Total Students

The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,244 after earning their degree at this institution.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,846 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,547 a year.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,094 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,820. In their early career, LSCC - Birmingham Campus grads earn an average salary of $25,584.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,048 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,639 a year. A typical student attending Coastal Alabama Community College will pay a net price of $6,043.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Calhoun Community College will pay a net price of $6,604. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $18,385. The student loan default rate is 6.70% which is lower than average.

Dental Support Careers in AL

Some of the careers dental support majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Dental Laboratory Technicians 19% $34,860
Dental Hygienists 18% $46,920
Dental Assistants 18% $33,140

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dental support.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Allied Health Professions 1,671
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,586
Allied Health Services 1,021
Health/Medical Admin Services 591
Health Sciences & Services 216
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 155
Mental & Social Health Services 104
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 28

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