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. Also, learn how UMKC ranks among other schools offering degrees in dental support.
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UMKC was ranked #45 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 Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in dental support from UMKC. This makes it the #11 most popular school for dental support master’s degree candidates in the country.
Dental Support majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMKC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,763 a year. 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 UMKC, dental support students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all dental support majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
All of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dental support from UMKC in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in dental support from UMKC in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 351 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 145 |
| Dentistry | 110 |
| Medicine | 104 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 66 |
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