Dental Support Services at Florida SouthWestern State College
If you are interested in studying Dental Support Services, take a look at what Florida SouthWestern State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida SouthWestern State College is in Fort Myers, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 dental support services degrees were awarded at Florida SouthWestern State College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida SouthWestern State College
Online coursework is an option at Florida SouthWestern State College. Of 14,301 students, 4,317 (30%) studied exclusively online and 4,480 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Florida SouthWestern State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida SouthWestern State College’s Dental Support Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #12 of 29 |
| Best Value | Florida | #12 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 151 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #69 of 164 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #191 of 606 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #219 of 599 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College
Those who finish Florida SouthWestern State 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,327 |
| 2 years | $58,221 |
| 3 years | $55,539 |
| 4 years | $54,214 |
| 5 years | $65,662 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Dental Support Services graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College take home a median $54,214, compared with $46,566 for all Florida SouthWestern State College graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Dental Support Services graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Support Services graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College are 92% women (12) and 8% men (1).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at Florida SouthWestern State College
Of the 13 associate’s dental support services degrees awarded at Florida SouthWestern State College, 92% were women (12) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State College, higher 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 Florida SouthWestern State College
The Dental Support Services program at Florida SouthWestern State College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 13 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Those who complete Dental Support Services program at Florida SouthWestern State College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Dental Support Services majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.