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Undergraduate Certificates in Dental Support Services
Education Levels of Dental Support Majors
In 2021-2022, 11,713 undergraduate certificates were awarded to dental support majors. This makes it the 9th most popular undergraduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dental support at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11,713 |
| Associate Degree | 7,216 |
| Basic Certificate | 4,441 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,539 |
Earnings of Dental Support Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in dental support is $23,087. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $21,379 and the high is $26,167.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in dental support is $9,500. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $9,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,508.
The median monthly payment of a dental support graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $78.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in dental support. About 91.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,022 |
| Women | 10,691 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dental support undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 384 |
| Black or African American | 1,998 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,813 |
| White | 3,170 |
| International Students | 67 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,281 |
Most Popular Dental Support Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 500 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in dental support. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
United Education Institute-Morrow tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dental support majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 169 people received their undergraduate certificate in dental support from United Education Institute-Morrow. Of these students, 79% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is MedQuest College. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental support program at MedQuest College awarded 162 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in dental support. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 150 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental support majors at Porter and Chester Institute. Of these students, 97% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Delta Technical College. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental support program at Delta Technical College awarded 136 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental support. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 132 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental support majors at United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is United Education Institute - UEI College - Phoenix. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The dental support program at United Education Institute - UEI College - Phoenix awarded 123 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Charter College. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The dental support program at Charter College awarded 123 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Altierus Career College - Norcross. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 122 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental support majors at Altierus Career College - Norcross. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in dental support. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 109 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental support majors at MTI - Springfield, Illinois. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental support. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 105 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental support majors at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants. About 95% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwest Career College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental support. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental support program at Northwest Career College awarded 105 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida Career College - Orlando comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental support. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 103 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental support majors at Florida Career College - Orlando. About 85% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Carrington College, Phoenix North comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental support. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 99 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental support majors at Carrington College, Phoenix. About 84% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Concorde Career College - Memphis comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental support. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 97 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental support majors at Concorde Career College - Memphis. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
UEI College-Riverside comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental support. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 96 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental support majors at UEI College-Riverside. About 89% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Fortis College - Landover. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 94 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental support majors at Fortis College - Landover. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in dental support. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The dental support program at United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos awarded 91 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-McAllen is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in dental support. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 90 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental support majors at STVT McAllen. About 84% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
UEI College-Fresno comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in dental support. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 90 undergraduate certificates were handed out to dental support majors at UEI College-Fresno. About 89% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The dental support program at United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton awarded 88 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Dental Support Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 11,513 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology | 121 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 51 |
| Dental Services & Allied Professions | 28 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dental support that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Services | 43,423 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 42,522 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 20,505 |
| Allied Health Professions | 11,325 |
| Bodywork & Therapeutic Services | 2,939 |
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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