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Dental Support in North Carolina

Dental Support Schools in North Carolina

610 students earned Dental Support degrees in North Carolina in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Dental Support is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Support Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 304
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 304
Associate Degree 259
Bachelor’s Degree 26
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 62.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Dental Support Grads in North Carolina

There are 27,280 people in the state and 790,170 people in the nation working in dental support jobs.

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Wages for Dental Support Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, dental support grads earn an average of $43,190. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,180.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer dental support degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,571 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.50%.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,270 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 24%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,609.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,815 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,285. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,790 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,081. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
31,641 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $13,263.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,871 Total Students

In their early career, Central Carolina Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,706. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,960 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,813 a year.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,774 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,637 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,789 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,431. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 76% of students get financical aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,119 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,142 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Durham Technical Community College will pay a net price of $1,725.

Dental Support Careers in NC

Some of the careers dental support majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Dental Hygienists 24% $70,720
Dental Assistants 24% $41,660
Dental Laboratory Technicians 20% $42,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Health/Medical Admin Services 4,147
Allied Health Services 1,765
Allied Health Professions 1,691
Mental & Social Health Services 998
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 940
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 470
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 319
Health Sciences & Services 203

View all majors related to Dental Support

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