Dental Support Services at Howard Community College
If you are interested in studying Dental Support Services, consider the program at Howard Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Howard Community College is located in Columbia, MD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 dental support services degrees were granted at Howard Community College.
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Studying Online at Howard Community College
Distance learning is available at Howard Community College. Of 8,643 students, 1,870 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,872 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Howard Community College
Rankings can help you compare Howard Community College’s Dental Support Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 54 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #124 of 599 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #234 of 606 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Howard Community College
Graduates of Howard Community College’s Dental Support Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,063 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Dental Support Services graduates at Howard Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dental Support Services graduates at Howard Community College are 79% women (11) and 21% men (3).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at Howard Community College
Of the 14 associate’s dental support services graduates at Howard Community College, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Howard Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 79% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Howard Community College, above 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 Howard Community College
The Dental Support Services program at Howard Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Support Services program at Howard Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.