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 Detroit Mercy ranks in comparison to other schools with dental support programs.
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The bachelor's program at Detroit Mercy was ranked #222 on College Factual's Best Schools for dental support list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Detroit Mercy handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Dental Support majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Detroit Mercy go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,032 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $57,085 for all dental support students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Detroit Mercy, dental support students borrow a median amount of $23,593 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 Detroit Mercy.
Of the 26 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Dental Support Services from Detroit Mercy in 2020-2021, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Detroit Mercy with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 327 |
| Dentistry | 149 |
| Allied Health Professions | 57 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 29 |
| Public Health | 21 |
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