Below are the key facts about this program at TSTC. You can study it at the Associate’s level. Its best result is a rank of #15 out of 22 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, TSTC among the top schools in the country for dental support services, coming in at #210 out of 341 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 210 of 341 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools in Texas | 20 of 27 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southwest Region | 29 of 40 |
The following degree levels are available for dental support services at TSTC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas State Technical College conferred 22 associate’s degrees in dental support services.
TSTC ranks competitively among schools offering dental support services at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #15 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,950 | $11,812 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of dental support services associate’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of dental support services associate’s degree graduates at TSTC are Hispanic or Latino. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State Technical College with a associate’s in dental support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
TSTC awarded 22 associate’s degrees in dental hygiene/hygienist recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (64%).
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