Dental Support Services at Orange Coast College
Orange Coast College is located in Costa Mesa, California and has a total student population of 18,125.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Dental Support Services section at the bottom of this page.
Orange Coast College Dental Support Services Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Dental Support (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Dental Support (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Dental Support
Orange Coast College Dental Support Services Rankings
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Dental Support Student Demographics at Orange Coast College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Orange Coast College.
Orange Coast College Dental Support Services Associate’s Program
Orange Coast College does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in dental support graduates 34% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Orange Coast College with a associate's in dental support.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Dental Support Services
If you plan to be a dental support major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Orange Coast College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 6 |
Related Majors
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
- Health Sciences & Services
- Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
- Communication Sciences
- Allied Health Professions
Careers That Dental Support Grads May Go Into
A degree in dental support can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for Orange Coast College.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | 53,110 | $41,030 |
| Dental Hygienists | 22,240 | $100,830 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 11,540 | $161,770 |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | 4,410 | $43,340 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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