Dental Support Services at Iowa Western Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Support Services, you may want to check out the program at Iowa Western Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Iowa Western Community College is located in Council Bluffs, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 33 dental support services graduations were recorded at Iowa Western Community College.
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Studying Online at Iowa Western Community College
Distance learning is available at Iowa Western Community College. Of 5,540 students, 1,633 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,886 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Iowa Western Community College
Use these rankings to compare Iowa Western Community College’s Dental Support Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #253 of 599 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #297 of 606 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Iowa Western Community College
Graduates of Iowa Western 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 | $56,371 |
| 2 years | $52,822 |
| 3 years | $54,872 |
| 4 years | $58,550 |
| 5 years | $61,981 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Dental Support Services graduates from Iowa Western Community College report median earnings of $58,550, compared with $48,302 for all Iowa Western Community College graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Dental Support Services graduates from Iowa Western Community College comes in at $26,481.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Dental Support Services graduates at Iowa Western Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Support Services graduates at Iowa Western Community College are 97% women (32) and 3% men (1).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at Iowa Western Community College
Of the 14 associate’s dental support services graduates at Iowa Western Community College, 100% were women (14) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Western Community College, lower 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 Iowa Western Community College
The Dental Support Services program at Iowa Western Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 19 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Support Services program at Iowa Western Community College go on to a range of careers. Below 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.