Dental Support Services at William Rainey Harper College
If you plan to study Dental Support Services, you may want to check out the program at William Rainey Harper College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
William Rainey Harper College is located in Palatine, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 dental support services graduations were recorded at William Rainey Harper College.
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Studying Online at William Rainey Harper College
Many students take online classes at William Rainey Harper College. Of 13,988 students, 2,136 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,735 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at William Rainey Harper College
Rankings can help you compare William Rainey Harper College’s Dental Support Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 23 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #10 of 23 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 96 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #113 of 606 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #192 of 599 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from William Rainey Harper College
Graduates of William Rainey Harper College’s Dental Support Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,058 |
| 2 years | $59,937 |
| 3 years | $64,559 |
| 4 years | $56,064 |
| 5 years | $59,677 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Dental Support Services graduates from William Rainey Harper College report median earnings of $56,064, compared with $42,678 for all William Rainey Harper College graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Dental Support Services graduates at William Rainey Harper College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Support Services graduates at William Rainey Harper College are 100% women (21) and 0% men (0).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at William Rainey Harper College
Among the 21 associate’s dental support services degrees awarded at William Rainey Harper College, 100% were women (21) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at William Rainey Harper College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 4 |
Minority students account for 48% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at William Rainey Harper 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 William Rainey Harper College
This Dental Support Services program at William Rainey Harper College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Those who complete Dental Support Services program at William Rainey Harper College pursue many career paths. Here 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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