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Dental Support Services Associate Degrees
There are 744 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Dental Support Services. This degree is more popular with female students, and about48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of Dental Support Services graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Dental Support Services Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 24,761 students earned theirDental Support Services majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Dental Support Services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 10,289 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 7,435 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,470 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,151 |
Earnings of Dental Support Services Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Dental Support Services of $30,974 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,149 |
| 4 years | $30,974 |
| 5 years | $33,855 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Dental Support Services. About 93.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 493 |
| Women | 6,942 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Dental Support Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,778 | 50.8% |
| Asian | 605 | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,799 | 24.2% |
| Black or African American | 554 | 7.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 243 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 309 | 4.2% |
| International Students | 89 | 1.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Dental Support Services Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 795 colleges that offer a associate degree in Dental Support Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
Carrington College-Sacramento tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Dental Support Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 218 associate degrees in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Los Angeles College is a popular choice for Dental Support Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 212 associate degrees in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Memphis is a popular choice for Dental Support Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 195 associate degrees in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carrington College-San Jose comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Support Services. This school awarded 192 associate degrees in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Support Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-San Bernardino comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Support Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their associate degree in Dental Support Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Support Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Support Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their associate degree in Dental Support Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Support Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United Education Institute-Morrow is a popular choice for Dental Support Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their associate degree in Dental Support Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-San Antonio comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Support Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their associate degree in Dental Support Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Dental Support Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their associate degree in Dental Support Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Dental Support Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 160 associate degrees in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career Institute-Orlando comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Support Services. This school awarded 155 associate degrees in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Support Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-San Diego is a popular choice for Dental Support Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their associate degree in Dental Support Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Dallas is a popular choice for Dental Support Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 143 associate degrees in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Support Services. This school awarded 142 associate degrees in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dental Support Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Delta Technical College-Mississippi comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Support Services. This school awarded 138 associate degrees in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Career College is a popular choice for Dental Support Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 138 associate degrees in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Phoenix comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Support Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their associate degree in Dental Support Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carrington College-Mesa comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Support Services. This school awarded 137 associate degrees in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career Institute-Tampa comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Support Services. This school awarded 133 associate degrees in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Century College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dental Support Services. This school awarded 131 associate degrees in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dental Support Services Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 15,557 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 8,802 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 295 |
| Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other | 107 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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