Dental Support Services at Portland Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Support Services, take a look at what Portland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Portland Community College is in Portland, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 68 dental support services degrees were granted at Portland Community College.
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Studying Online at Portland Community College
Distance learning is available at Portland Community College. Of 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) studied exclusively online and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Portland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Portland Community College’s Dental Support Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #6 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #30 of 117 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #37 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #93 of 599 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #213 of 606 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Portland Community College
Those who finish Portland 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 | $40,353 |
| 2 years | $43,724 |
| 3 years | $45,338 |
| 4 years | $48,508 |
| 5 years | $46,653 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Dental Support Services graduates from Portland Community College report median earnings of $48,508, compared with $44,579 for all Portland Community College graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Dental Support Services graduates from Portland Community College is $19,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Dental Support Services graduates at Portland Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dental Support Services graduates at Portland Community College are 84% women (57) and 16% men (11).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at Portland Community College
Among the 36 associate’s dental support services degrees awarded at Portland Community College, 89% were women (32) and 11% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Portland 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 Portland Community College
This Dental Support Services program at Portland Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 32 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 36 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Graduates of the Dental Support Services program at Portland Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.