by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UTHealth Houston. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UTHealth Houston as a strong choice for dental support services, placing at #32 out of 341 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 32 of 341 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools in Texas | 4 of 27 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 of 40 |
The following degree levels are granted in dental support services at UTHealth Houston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 8 |
| Master’s | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in dental support services.
UTHealth Houston is among the very best schools in the country for dental support services at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Dental Support Services majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UTHealth Houston go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,950 a year. This is below $87,414, the median for all majors at UTHealth Houston.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UTHealth Houston, dental support services students borrow a median amount of $23,475 in student loans. This is higher than $21,988, the typical median for all majors at UTHealth Houston.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,748 | $37,422 |
| Fees | $5,710 | $5,710 |
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Among recent graduates, 14% of dental support services bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of dental support services bachelor’s degree graduates at UTHealth Houston were Asian. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
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 services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UTHealth Houston conferred 21 bachelor’s completions in dental hygiene/hygienist in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (38%).
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston awarded 8 undergraduate certificate degrees in dental support services.
UTHealth Houston is not currently ranked for dental support services at the undergraduate certificate level.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in dental support services from UTHealth Houston were women.
The largest share of dental support services undergraduate certificate degree graduates at UTHealth Houston are Asian. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
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 undergraduate certificate in dental support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UTHealth Houston granted 8 undergraduate certificate degrees in dental hygiene/hygienist in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (75%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UTHealth Houston. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Dental Support Services | 1 |
