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Dental Support in New Jersey

Dental Support Schools in New Jersey

In 2021-2022, 406 students earned their Dental Support degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Dental Support is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Support Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 227
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 227
Associate Degree 117
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 53
Bachelor’s Degree 9

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.4%
  • White: 32.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Dental Support Grads in New Jersey

22,210 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 New Jersey

A typical salary for a dental support grad in the state is $43,110, compared to a typical salary of $43,180 nationwide.

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

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,658 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,343. Graduates earn an average $30,320 after graduation.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
479 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,225.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
369 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,845. 97% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,441 after earning their degree at this institution.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
159 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,805. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,477 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,485 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,402.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,800 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,204 after earning their degree at this institution.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,273 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,292 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,402.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
699 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average. 99% of students get financical aid.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
411 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,039 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,423. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#10

Central Career School

South Plainfield
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
71 Total Students

An average student at Central Career School will pay a net price of $13,161. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

Dental Support Careers in NJ

Some of the careers dental support majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Dental Laboratory Technicians 19% $39,770
Dental Hygienists 13% $88,300
Dental Assistants 13% $41,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Allied Health Services 1,749
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,469
Health Sciences & Services 1,412
Allied Health Professions 1,086
Health/Medical Admin Services 594
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 190
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 178
Mental & Social Health Services 150

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View Nationwide Dental Support Report

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