Dental Support Services at Oakland Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Support Services, take a look at what Oakland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oakland Community College is located in Auburn Hills, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 dental support services degrees were awarded at Oakland Community College.
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Studying Online at Oakland Community College
Online coursework is an option at Oakland Community College. Among 15,287 students, 5,653 (37%) studied exclusively online and 4,447 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Oakland Community College
Rankings can help you compare Oakland Community College’s Dental Support Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #4 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 26 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #39 of 96 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #67 of 606 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #261 of 599 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Oakland Community College
Graduates of Oakland 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 | $44,131 |
| 2 years | $44,468 |
| 3 years | $43,019 |
| 4 years | $42,626 |
| 5 years | $42,646 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Dental Support Services graduates from Oakland Community College earn a median of $42,626, compared with $42,222 for all Oakland Community College graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Dental Support Services graduates at Oakland Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dental Support Services graduates at Oakland Community College are 88% women (21) and 12% men (3).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at Oakland Community College
Of the 24 associate’s dental support services degrees awarded at Oakland Community College, 88% were women (21) and 12% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Oakland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 21% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Oakland Community 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 Oakland Community College
The Dental Support Services program at Oakland Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 24 |
Best-Paid Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Those who complete Dental Support Services program at Oakland Community College work across a variety of fields. 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.