Dental Support Services at Northcentral Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Support Services, take a look at what Northcentral Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northcentral Technical College is located in Wausau, WI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 dental support services degrees were awarded at Northcentral Technical College.
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Online Class Availability at Northcentral Technical College
Distance learning is available at Northcentral Technical College. Of 6,746 students, 1,642 (24%) studied exclusively online and 896 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Northcentral Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Northcentral Technical College’s Dental Support Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #8 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #11 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 96 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #51 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #183 of 599 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #288 of 606 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Northcentral Technical College
Those who finish Northcentral Technical 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 | $46,852 |
| 2 years | $43,575 |
| 3 years | $48,419 |
| 4 years | $46,241 |
| 5 years | $47,371 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Dental Support Services graduates from Northcentral Technical College take home a median $46,241, compared with $40,298 for all Northcentral Technical College graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Dental Support Services graduates from Northcentral Technical College is $17,462.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Dental Support Services graduates at Northcentral Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dental Support Services graduates at Northcentral Technical College are 95% women (38) and 5% men (2).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at Northcentral Technical College
Among the 30 associate’s dental support services graduates at Northcentral Technical College, 93% were women (28) and 7% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Northcentral Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 13% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Northcentral 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 Northcentral Technical College
This Dental Support Services program at Northcentral Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 10 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 30 |
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Those who complete Dental Support Services program at Northcentral Technical College pursue many career paths. 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.