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Dental Support Services in New Mexico

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Dental Support Services Schools in New Mexico

249 Dental Support students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Dental Support Services is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dental Support Services Majors in New Mexico

Dental Support majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 78
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 78
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 74
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 74
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 74
Bachelor’s Degree 57
Associate Degree 36
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a dental support major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dental support majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 59.8%
  • White: 18.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 16.9%
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Jobs for Dental Support Services Grads in New Mexico

5,140 people in the state and 790,170 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dental support.

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Wages for Dental Support Services Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, dental support grads earn an average of $38,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,180.

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There are 4 colleges in New Mexico that offer dental support degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at UNM.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
606 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,850. In their early career, PMI Albuquerque grads earn an average salary of $31,568. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

#3

San Juan College

Farmington
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,705. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,650 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,663. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Dental Support Services Careers in NM

Some of the careers dental support majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $133,800
Dental Hygienists 14% $76,300
Dental Assistants 14% $34,160
Dental Laboratory Technicians 11% $35,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dental support.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Nursing 1,390
Health Sciences & Services 468
Mental & Social Health Services 306
Allied Health Professions 295
Communication Sciences 230
Medicine 229
Allied Health Services 177
Public Health 159

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View Nationwide Dental Support Services Report

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