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Dental Support in Illinois

Dental Support Schools in Illinois

In 2021-2022, 618 students earned their Dental Support degrees in IL.

In this state, Dental Support is the 10th most popular major out of a total 48 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Support Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 289
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 198
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 198
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 99
Bachelor’s Degree 32

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.2%
  • White: 55.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Dental Support Grads in Illinois

33,500 people in the state and 790,170 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental support.

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Wages for Dental Support Jobs in Illinois

In this state, dental support grads earn an average of $41,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,180.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer dental support degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,246 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,446 a year.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,125 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. In their early career, Lewis and Clark Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,770. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,698.

#3

Fox College

Tinley Park
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
308 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. An average student at Fox College will pay a net price of $12,174.

#4

Parkland College

Champaign
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,394 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,908. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,687 Total Students

The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 33% of the teachers are full time.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,551 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,140.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
283 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,056 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,266 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. A typical student attending COD will pay a net price of $5,519. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,679 after earning their degree at this institution.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,050 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, ECC grads earn an average salary of $36,541.

Dental Support Careers in IL

Some of the careers dental support majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Dental Laboratory Technicians 17% $40,000
Dental Hygienists 9% $74,210
Dental Assistants 9% $39,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 5,858
Health/Medical Admin Services 4,184
Allied Health Services 2,871
Allied Health Professions 2,281
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 778
Health Sciences & Services 543
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 388
Mental & Social Health Services 169

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