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Dental Support Services Basic Certificates
There are 744 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Dental Support Services. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and72% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% 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 | 7,435 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,470 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,151 |
Earnings of Dental Support Services Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Dental Support Services students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 92.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 335 |
| Women | 4,118 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Dental Support Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,225 | 27.5% |
| Asian | 154 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,810 | 40.6% |
| Black or African American | 682 | 15.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 156 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 351 | 7.9% |
| International Students | 26 | 0.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Dental Support Services Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 795 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Dental Support Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Dental Support Services students seeking a basic certificate is Carrington College-Sacramento. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their basic certificate in Dental Support Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Dental Support Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Los Angeles College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Dental Support Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their basic certificate in Dental Support Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Dental Support Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Memphis is a popular choice for Dental Support Services majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their basic certificate in Dental Support Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Dental Support Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carrington College-San Jose comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Dental Support Services. This school awarded 192 basic certificates 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-San Bernardino comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Dental Support Services. This school awarded 190 basic certificates in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Dental Support Services. This school awarded 185 basic certificates in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Dental Support Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their basic certificate in Dental Support Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Dental Support Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Dental Support Services. This school awarded 161 basic certificates in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Dental Support Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Dental Support Services majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their basic certificate in Dental Support Services from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Dental Support Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career Institute-Orlando comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Dental Support Services. This school awarded 155 basic certificates in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 150 basic certificates in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Dental Support Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Dallas comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Dental Support Services. This school awarded 143 basic certificates 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 is a popular choice for Dental Support Services majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 142 basic certificates 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.
Delta Technical College-Mississippi comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Dental Support Services. This school awarded 138 basic certificates in Dental Support Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Dental Support Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Career College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Dental Support Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their basic certificate 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.
UEI College-Phoenix comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Dental Support Services. This school awarded 138 basic certificates 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-Mesa is a popular choice for Dental Support Services majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 137 basic certificates 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 is a popular choice for Dental Support Services majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their basic certificate 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.
Century College is a popular choice for Dental Support Services majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 131 basic certificates 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 Focus Areas
| 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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