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 MCPHS University ranks among other schools offering degrees in dental support.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for dental support majors, MCPHS University came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in dental support from MCPHS University. This makes it the #2 most popular school for dental support master’s degree candidates in the country.
Dental Support majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MCPHS University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,159 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $57,085 for all dental support bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MCPHS University, dental support students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all dental support majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 dental support majors earned their bachelor's degree from MCPHS University. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in Dental Support Services from MCPHS University in 2020-2021, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with a master's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 911 |
| Nursing | 468 |
| Allied Health Professions | 364 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 147 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 138 |
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