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Bachelor’s Degrees in Dental Support Services
Education Levels of Dental Support Majors
In 2021-2022, 2,539 earned their bachelor's degree in dental support. This makes it the 7th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dental support at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11,713 |
| Associate Degree | 7,216 |
| Basic Certificate | 4,441 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,539 |
Earnings of Dental Support Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in dental support is $57,048. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $48,317 and the high is $62,973.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in dental support is $20,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $23,699 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,000.
The median monthly payment of a dental support graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $393.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in dental support. About 95.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 126 |
| Women | 2,413 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dental support bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 237 |
| Black or African American | 136 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 354 |
| White | 1,581 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 203 |
Most Popular Dental Support Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 95 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in dental support. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
West Coast University - Orange County tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dental support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,463 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from West Coast University - Orange County. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental support. Each year, around 7,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from MCPHS University. Of these students, 93% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Foothill College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental support. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental support majors at Foothill College. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oregon Institute of Technology. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,002 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,803 per year. The dental support program at Oregon Institute of Technology awarded 65 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Idaho State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,601 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from ISU. Of these students, 100% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental support. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental support majors at TWU. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
Loma Linda University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental support. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,000 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental support majors at Loma Linda University. About 91% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Minnesota State University - Mankato comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental support. Roughly 14,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,836 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from Minnesota State Mankato. About 98% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wichita State University. Each year, around 15,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,544 per year. The dental support program at Wichita State University awarded 59 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 98% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Utah College of Dental Hygiene. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from UCDH. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental support. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,366 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dental support majors at IUPUI. About 96% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental support. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The dental support program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology awarded 57 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 96% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental support. Each year, around 22,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. The dental support program at University of New Mexico - Main Campus awarded 57 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
Northern Arizona University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental support. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,103 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from NAU. Of these students, 93% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clayton State University. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,513 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from Clayton State University. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Augusta University. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. The dental support program at Augusta University awarded 55 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New England comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental support. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,607 per year. The dental support program at University of New England awarded 53 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental support. Each year, around 50,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from U-M. About 92% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clark College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental support. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental support program at Clark College awarded 47 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Dental Support Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 2,516 |
| Dental Services & Allied Professions | 12 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology | 9 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 2 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dental support that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 19,050 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 18,481 |
| Allied Health Professions | 8,529 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 4,002 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2,981 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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