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. We've also included details on how UTHealth ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dental support.
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The bachelor's program at UTHealth was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at UTHealth is $63,237. 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 UTHealth, dental support students borrow a median amount of $23,475 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 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in dental support from UTHealth. About 2% were men and 98% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 723 |
| Medicine | 238 |
| Public Health | 187 |
| Dentistry | 96 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 58 |
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