Dental Support Services at Virginia Western Community College
If you plan to study Dental Support Services, consider the program at Virginia Western Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Western Community College is in Roanoke, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 57 dental support services graduations were recorded at Virginia Western Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Western Community College
Online coursework is an option at Virginia Western Community College. Of 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Virginia Western Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Western Community College’s Dental Support Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 151 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 164 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #69 of 606 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #100 of 599 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Virginia Western Community College
Graduates of Virginia Western Community College’s Dental Support Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,728 |
| 2 years | $61,350 |
| 3 years | $61,579 |
| 4 years | $58,443 |
| 5 years | $65,927 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Dental Support Services graduates from Virginia Western Community College take home a median $58,443, compared with $39,533 for all Virginia Western Community College graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Dental Support Services graduates from Virginia Western Community College is $11,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Dental Support Services graduates at Virginia Western Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dental Support Services graduates at Virginia Western Community College are 100% women (57) and 0% men (0).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at Virginia Western Community College
Among the 34 associate’s dental support services graduates at Virginia Western Community College, 100% were women (34) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 15% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western 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 Virginia Western Community College
This Dental Support Services program at Virginia Western Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 57 |
Top-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Those who complete Dental Support Services program at Virginia Western Community College work across a variety of fields. Here 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.