Dental Support Services at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Support Services, you may want to check out the program at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is in Albuquerque, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 84 dental support services degrees were granted at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
Many students take online classes at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque. Among 562 students, 29 (5%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
These rankings give you a sense of how Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque’s Dental Support Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #7 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #42 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #54 of 78 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #415 of 606 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #460 of 599 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
Graduates of Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque’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 | $31,326 |
| 3 years | $33,131 |
| 4 years | $34,683 |
| 5 years | $36,027 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Dental Support Services graduates from Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque earn a median of $34,683, compared with $38,435 for all Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Dental Support Services graduates from Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is $21,828.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Dental Support Services graduates at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Support Services graduates at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque are 94% women (79) and 6% men (5).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
Of the 20 associate’s dental support services degrees awarded at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque, 85% were women (17) and 15% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque, above 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 Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
This Dental Support Services program at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 64 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 20 |
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Those who complete Dental Support Services program at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.