Dental Support Services at Catawba Valley Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Support Services, consider the program at Catawba Valley Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Catawba Valley Community College is in Hickory, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 16 dental support services degrees were awarded at Catawba Valley Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Catawba Valley Community College
Online coursework is an option at Catawba Valley Community College. Among 4,904 students, 3,098 (63%) studied exclusively online and 1,295 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Catawba Valley Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Catawba Valley Community College’s Dental Support Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #6 of 20 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #16 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 151 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #73 of 164 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 599 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #217 of 606 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Catawba Valley Community College
Students who complete Catawba Valley Community College’s Dental Support Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $44,869 |
| 3 years | $51,191 |
| 4 years | $49,214 |
| 5 years | $54,508 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Dental Support Services graduates from Catawba Valley Community College report median earnings of $49,214, compared with $37,322 for all Catawba Valley Community College graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Dental Support Services graduates at Catawba Valley Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Support Services graduates at Catawba Valley Community College are 94% women (15) and 6% men (1).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at Catawba Valley Community College
Among the 16 associate’s dental support services graduates at Catawba Valley Community College, 94% were women (15) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 12% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Dental Support Services Concentrations at Catawba Valley Community College
The Dental Support Services program at Catawba Valley Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 16 |
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Those who complete Dental Support Services program at Catawba Valley Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Dental Support Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygienists | $101,356 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Dental Assistants | $25,445 |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | $25,417 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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