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. In addition, we cover how Pacific ranks in comparison to other schools with dental support programs.
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Pacific is in the top 10% of the country for dental support. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 331 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pacific University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Dental Support majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pacific go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,477 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 Pacific, dental support students borrow a median amount of $28,375 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 Pacific University.
Of the 31 dental support students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Pacific, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific University with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 98 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 93 |
| Optometry | 88 |
| Allied Health Professions | 72 |
| Communication Sciences | 58 |
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