Bachelor’s Degrees in Dental Support Services
Education Levels of Dental Support Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,397 people earned their bachelor's degree in dental support. This earns it the #13 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dental support at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11,403 |
| Associate Degree | 7,002 |
| Basic Certificate | 4,139 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,397 |
| Master’s Degree | 95 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Dental Support Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in dental support is $60,171. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $55,109 to a high of $64,936.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in dental support is $28,290. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $32,009 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,657.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $336.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in dental support. About 94.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 129 |
| Women | 2,268 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dental support bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 196 |
| Black or African American | 108 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 410 |
| White | 1,491 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 164 |
Most Popular Dental Support Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 95 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in dental support. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
West Coast University - Orange County tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dental support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,558 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from West Coast University - Orange County. About 71% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. West Coast University - Orange County dental support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,171.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental support. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from MCPHS University. Of these students, 97% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences dental support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,171.
Foothill College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental support. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from Foothill College. About 96% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Foothill College dental support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,171.
Oregon Institute of Technology comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental support. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,306 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from OIT. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Data shows that OIT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,171.
Idaho State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental support. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from ISU. Of these students, 100% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in dental support at Idaho State University make a median salary of 60,171.
Texas Woman's University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental support. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from TWU. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women. Texas Woman's University dental support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,171.
The 7th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Loma Linda University. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from Loma Linda University. Of these students, 73% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in dental support at Loma Linda University make a median salary of 60,171.
Minnesota State University - Mankato is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental support. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from Minnesota State Mankato. About 97% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Minnesota State Mankato graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,171.
Wichita State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental support. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,871 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from WSU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women. Wichita State University dental support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,171.
Utah College of Dental Hygiene comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental support. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from UCDH. Of these students, 98% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Utah College of Dental Hygiene dental support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,171.
The 11th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from IUPUI. Of these students, 96% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in dental support at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis make a median salary of 60,171.
The 12th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northern Arizona University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from NAU. About 89% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NAU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,171.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental support. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from UNM. About 91% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of New Mexico - Main Campus dental support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,171.
The 12th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from LWTech. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Lake Washington Institute of Technology dental support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,171.
Clayton State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental support. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from Clayton State University. Of these students, 90% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in dental support at Clayton State University make a median salary of 60,171.
Augusta University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental support. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from Augusta University. About 86% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in dental support at Augusta University make a median salary of 60,171.
University of New England is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dental support. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,415 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from UNE. About 97% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in dental support at University of New England make a median salary of 60,171.
The 19th most popular school in the country for dental support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from U-M. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in dental support at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 60,171.
University of Bridgeport comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dental support. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in dental support from UBridgeport. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. University of Bridgeport dental support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,171.
Dental Support Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 2,388 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology | 8 |
| Dental Services & Allied Professions | 1 |
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Nursing | 153,413 |
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| Public Health | 19,225 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,004 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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