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Dental Support Services Schools in Virginia

375 Dental Support students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of Dental Support Services Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 157
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 110
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 110
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 76
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 76
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 76
Bachelor’s Degree 32

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 23.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 50.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Dental Support Services Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 19,860 people employed in jobs related to a dental support degree, compared to 790,170 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Support Services Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a dental support grad in the state is $52,220, compared to a typical salary of $43,180 nationwide.

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

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $34,780 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

The 8.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,623 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,244 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,863 after earning their degree at this institution. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $2,462.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
213 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Centura College - Norfolk grads earn an average salary of $20,372. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,832.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,738 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Virginia Western Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,322.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,759 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
454 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,507. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 18% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 25%. Graduates earn an average $28,948 after graduation.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,253 Total Students

A typical student attending MECC will pay a net price of $5,401. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
507 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,922. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

Dental Support Services Careers in VA

Some of the careers dental support majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Dental Laboratory Technicians 29% $48,240
Dental Hygienists 25% $81,240
Dental Assistants 25% $43,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Allied Health Professions 1,971
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,793
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,219
Allied Health Services 1,147
Mental & Social Health Services 1,102
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 451
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 344
Health Sciences & Services 226

View all majors related to Dental Support Services

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