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. Also, learn how Ferris ranks among other schools offering degrees in dental support.
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The bachelor's program at Ferris was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Dental Support majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ferris go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,449 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 Ferris, dental support students borrow a median amount of $17,500 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 Ferris State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students earned a associate's degree in dental support from Ferris. About 97% of these graduates were women and the other 3% were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Ferris are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a associate's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dental support from Ferris in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 160 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 137 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 125 |
| Other Health Professions | 102 |
| Allied Health Professions | 80 |
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