Dental Support Services at Luzerne County Community College
If you plan to study Dental Support Services, take a look at what Luzerne County Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Luzerne County Community College is in Nanticoke, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 32 dental support services degrees were granted at Luzerne County Community College.
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Studying Online at Luzerne County Community College
Online coursework is an option at Luzerne County Community College. Of 4,460 students, 739 (17%) studied exclusively online and 1,088 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Luzerne County Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Luzerne County Community College’s Dental Support Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #3 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 17 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 54 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #266 of 606 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #327 of 599 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Luzerne County Community College
Students who complete Luzerne County Community 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 | $39,235 |
| 2 years | $35,594 |
| 3 years | $38,998 |
| 4 years | $38,179 |
| 5 years | $46,226 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Dental Support Services graduates from Luzerne County Community College take home a median $38,179, compared with $46,981 for all Luzerne County Community College graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Dental Support Services graduates from Luzerne County Community College stands at $14,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Dental Support Services graduates at Luzerne County Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Support Services graduates at Luzerne County Community College are 97% women (31) and 3% men (1).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at Luzerne County Community College
Among the 23 associate’s dental support services graduates at Luzerne County Community College, 96% were women (22) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Luzerne County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Luzerne County 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 Luzerne County Community College
The Dental Support Services program at Luzerne County Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 9 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 23 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Support Services program at Luzerne County Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.