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. We've also included details on how OIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dental support.
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The bachelor's program at OIT was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon Institute of Technology handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at OIT is $60,194. 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 OIT, dental support students borrow a median amount of $25,880 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 Oregon Institute of Technology.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in dental support from OIT. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 230 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 38 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 15 |
| Public Health | 9 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 8 |
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