Dental Support Services at Hennepin Technical College
If you plan to study Dental Support Services, take a look at what Hennepin Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Hennepin Technical College is located in Brooklyn Park, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 96 dental support services degrees were granted at Hennepin Technical College.
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Online Class Availability at Hennepin Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Hennepin Technical College. Of 4,572 students, 1,195 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 902 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Hennepin Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Hennepin Technical College’s Dental Support Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 18 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #3 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 49 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 599 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #240 of 606 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Hennepin Technical College
Graduates of Hennepin Technical 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 | $41,843 |
| 2 years | $35,494 |
| 3 years | $38,813 |
| 4 years | $39,396 |
| 5 years | $44,192 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Dental Support Services graduates from Hennepin Technical College earn a median of $39,396, compared with $57,016 for all Hennepin Technical College graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Dental Support Services graduates at Hennepin Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Support Services graduates at Hennepin Technical College are 92% women (88) and 8% men (8).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at Hennepin Technical College
Among the 42 associate’s dental support services graduates at Hennepin Technical College, 90% were women (38) and 10% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Hennepin Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Minority students account for 40% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Hennepin Technical College, below 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 Hennepin Technical College
This Dental Support Services program at Hennepin Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 96 |
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Those who complete Dental Support Services program at Hennepin Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.