Basic Certificates in Dental Support Services
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Education Levels of Dental Support Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5,044 students earned their basic certificate in dental support. This earns it the #14 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dental support at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11,147 |
| Associate Degree | 7,282 |
| Basic Certificate | 5,044 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,804 |
Earnings of Dental Support Majors With Basic Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for dental support students who are basic certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in dental support. About 91.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 418 |
| Women | 4,626 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dental support basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 150 |
| Black or African American | 732 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,875 |
| White | 1,500 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 776 |
Most Popular Dental Support Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 171 colleges that offer a basic certificate in dental support. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for dental support students seekinga basic certificate is Concorde Career College - San Antonio. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 162 basic certificates were handed out to dental support majors at Concorde Career College - San Antonio. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Mountainland Technical College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in dental support. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 people received their basic certificate in dental support from Mountainland Technical College. Of these students, 96% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concorde Career College - Aurora is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in dental support. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 basic certificates were handed out to dental support majors at Concorde Career College - Aurora. Of these students, 88% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Concorde Career College - San Diego. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 112 people received their basic certificate in dental support from Concorde Career College - San Diego. Of these students, 79% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in dental support. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 109 people received their basic certificate in dental support from Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concorde Career College - San Bernardino comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in dental support. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental support program at Concorde Career College - San Bernardino awarded 105 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concorde Career Institute - Orlando is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in dental support. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 people received their basic certificate in dental support from Concorde Career Institute - Orlando. Of these students, 86% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Pima Medical Institute - Tucson. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental support program at Pima Medical Institute - Tucson awarded 95 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Concorde Career College - Grand Prairie comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in dental support. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 people received their basic certificate in dental support from Concorde Career College - Grand Prairie. About 94% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Career College - Los Angeles is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in dental support. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 basic certificates were handed out to dental support majors at American Career College - Los Angeles. Of these students, 85% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concorde Career College - Portland comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in dental support. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 basic certificates were handed out to dental support majors at Concorde Career College - Portland. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Concorde Career Institute - Tampa comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in dental support. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The dental support program at Concorde Career Institute - Tampa awarded 82 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concorde Career College - Southaven is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in dental support. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 people received their basic certificate in dental support from Concorde Career College - Southaven. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
Pima Medical Institute - Renton is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in dental support. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental support program at Pima Medical Institute - Renton awarded 76 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Concorde Career College - Garden Grove is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in dental support. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental support program at Concorde Career College - Garden Grove awarded 75 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in dental support. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental support program at Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp awarded 75 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Concorde Career Colleges is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in dental support. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 people received their basic certificate in dental support from Concorde Career Colleges. About 97% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in dental support. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental support program at Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque awarded 72 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Remington College - Nashville Campus. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 basic certificates were handed out to dental support majors at Remington College - Nashville Campus. Of these students, 96% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Unitek College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in dental support. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The dental support program at Unitek College awarded 67 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Dental Support Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 4,711 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 222 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology | 89 |
| Dental Services & Allied Professions | 22 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dental support that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 38,505 |
| Allied Health Professions | 20,874 |
| Allied Health Services | 17,589 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,095 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 9,031 |
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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