by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. Also, learn how Old Dominion ranks among other schools offering degrees in dental support.
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Old Dominion is in the top 10% of the country for dental support. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 331 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 64% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 36 students received their master’s degree in dental support from Old Dominion. This makes it the #1 most popular school for dental support master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at Old Dominion is $59,578. This is higher than $57,085, which is the national median for all dental support bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Old Dominion, dental support students borrow a median amount of $21,378 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 Old Dominion University.
The dental support program at Old Dominion awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Old Dominion are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in dental support from Old Dominion. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a master's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 336 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 250 |
| Other Health Professions | 109 |
| Communication Sciences | 63 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 39 |
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