Dental Support Services at Wharton County Junior College
If you plan to study Dental Support Services, consider the program at Wharton County Junior College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wharton County Junior College is in Wharton, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 dental support services graduations were recorded at Wharton County Junior College.
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Online Class Availability at Wharton County Junior College
Online coursework is an option at Wharton County Junior College. Of 5,504 students, 824 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Dental Support Services Rankings at Wharton County Junior College
Use these rankings to compare Wharton County Junior College’s Dental Support Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #6 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 78 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 606 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 599 |
Earnings for Dental Support Services Graduates from Wharton County Junior College
Students who complete Wharton County Junior College’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 | $59,148 |
| 2 years | $59,485 |
| 3 years | $62,034 |
| 4 years | $52,652 |
| 5 years | $61,138 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Dental Support Services graduates from Wharton County Junior College earn a median of $52,652, compared with $52,647 for all Wharton County Junior College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Dental Support Services graduates at Wharton County Junior College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Dental Support Services graduates at Wharton County Junior College are 96% women (27) and 4% men (1).
Dental Support Services Associate’s Program at Wharton County Junior College
Among the 28 associate’s dental support services degrees awarded at Wharton County Junior College, 96% were women (27) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Wharton County Junior College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Dental Support Services associate’s degree recipients at Wharton County Junior College, 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 Wharton County Junior College
This Dental Support Services program at Wharton County Junior College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 28 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Dental Support Services Graduates
Those who complete Dental Support Services program at Wharton County Junior College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.