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. Also, learn how UAMS ranks among other schools offering degrees in dental support.
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UAMS was ranked #38 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for dental support majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAMS is $54,246. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $57,085 for all dental support students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAMS, dental support students borrow a median amount of $23,000 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 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Of the 35 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dental support from UAMS in 2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAMS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 219 |
| Medicine | 177 |
| Allied Health Professions | 116 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 110 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 79 |
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