Dental Support Services at Tarrant County College District
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dental Support Services, consider the program at Tarrant County College District. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Tarrant County College District is in Fort Worth, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 dental support services degrees were granted at Tarrant County College District.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tarrant County College District
Online coursework is an option at Tarrant County College District. Of 43,928 students, 7,942 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,694 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Tarrant County College District
These rankings give you a sense of how Tarrant County College District’s Dental Support Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #8 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #14 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #22 of 78 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #103 of 606 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #167 of 599 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Tarrant County College District
Students who complete Tarrant County College District’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 | $61,647 |
| 2 years | $56,415 |
| 3 years | $58,754 |
| 4 years | $57,808 |
| 5 years | $60,094 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Dental Support Services graduates from Tarrant County College District report median earnings of $57,808, compared with $43,038 for all Tarrant County College District graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Dental Support Services graduates at Tarrant County College District, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dental Support Services graduates at Tarrant County College District are 100% women (34) and 0% men (0).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at Tarrant County College District
Of the 22 associate’s dental support services graduates at Tarrant County College District, 100% were women (22) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Tarrant County College District.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 45% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Tarrant County College District, higher 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 Tarrant County College District
The Dental Support Services program at Tarrant County College District breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 12 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 22 |
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Those who complete Dental Support Services program at Tarrant County College District work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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.