by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Ole Miss ranks in comparison to other schools with dental support programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ole Miss was ranked #181 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Mississippi handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Dental Support majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ole Miss go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,905 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $57,085 for all dental support students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ole Miss, dental support students borrow a median amount of $22,875 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all dental support bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at University of Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 dental support majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ole Miss. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 382 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 263 |
| Communication Sciences | 143 |
| Medicine | 137 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 82 |
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