Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how GHC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dental support.
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The bachelor's program at GHC was ranked #153 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #7 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia Highlands College handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at GHC is $56,252. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $57,085 for all dental support students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Georgia Highlands College.
Of the 8 dental support students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2020-2021 from GHC, about 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Highlands College with a associate's in dental support.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 7 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
All of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dental support from GHC in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GHC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Highlands College with a bachelor's in dental support.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 24 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Nursing | 110 |
Health & Medical Administrative Services | 32 |
Mental & Social Health Services | 12 |