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Dental Support Services Schools in Virginia

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

A Dental Support Services major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dental Support Services Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 157
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 110
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 110
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 76
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 76
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 76
Master’s Degree 36
Bachelor’s Degree 32

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 24.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 49.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Dental Support Services Grads in Virginia

19,860 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 Virginia

In this state, dental support grads earn an average of $52,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,180.

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There are 8 colleges in Virginia that offer dental support degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

In their early career, ECPI University grads earn an average salary of $34,780. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,432.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,623 after earning their degree at this institution. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,738 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,322 after graduation. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Virginia Western Community College will pay a net price of $6,428.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,244 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,462. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 25% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, TNCC grads earn an average salary of $28,948.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
371 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,469 a year.

Dental Support Services Careers in VA

Some of the careers dental support majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Dental Laboratory Technicians 29% $48,240
Dental Hygienists 25% $81,240
Dental Assistants 25% $43,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Nursing 6,775
Mental & Social Health Services 2,163
Allied Health Professions 1,447
Medicine 1,144
Public Health 1,071
Health/Medical Admin Services 988
Allied Health Services 967
Rehabilitation Professions 730

View all majors related to Dental Support Services

View Nationwide Dental Support Services Report

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