Dental Support Services at Indian River State College
If you plan to study Dental Support Services, consider the program at Indian River State College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Indian River State College is in Fort Pierce, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 dental support services graduations were recorded at Indian River State College.
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Studying Online at Indian River State College
Online coursework is an option at Indian River State College. Among 15,429 students, 4,833 (31%) studied exclusively online and 6,035 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Indian River State College
Rankings can help you compare Indian River State College’s Dental Support Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #7 of 29 |
| Best Value | Florida | #7 of 36 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 164 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 151 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #74 of 606 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #185 of 599 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Indian River State College
Graduates of Indian River State 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 | $31,468 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 3 years | $30,581 |
| 4 years | $31,652 |
| 5 years | $39,134 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Dental Support Services graduates from Indian River State College earn a median of $31,652, compared with $37,797 for all Indian River State College graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Dental Support Services graduates at Indian River State College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Support Services graduates at Indian River State College are 91% women (21) and 9% men (2).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at Indian River State College
Among the 9 associate’s dental support services graduates at Indian River State College, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Indian River State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Indian River 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 Indian River State College
The Dental Support Services program at Indian River State College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 14 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 9 |
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Students who finish Dental Support Services program at Indian River State College work across a variety of fields. Below 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.