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. We've also included details on how Augusta University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dental support.
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The bachelor's program at Augusta University was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #6 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Augusta University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is an increase of 5,400% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
Dental Support majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Augusta University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,339 a year. This is less than $57,085, which is the national median of all dental support majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Augusta University, dental support students borrow a median amount of $16,750 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 Augusta University.
Of the 55 dental support students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Augusta University, about 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Augusta University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Augusta University with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 464 |
| Medicine | 232 |
| Dentistry | 96 |
| Allied Health Professions | 80 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 77 |
