by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNM among the top schools in the country for dental support services, placing at #95 out of 341 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 95 of 341 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 3 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 of 40 |
The following degree levels are granted in dental support services at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in dental support services.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for dental support services at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Dental Support Services students who finish a bachelor’s at UNM earn a median of $58,469 a year. This is below $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNM, dental support services graduates take on a median debt of $20,378 in student loans. This is higher than $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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Among recent graduates, 10% of dental support services bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of dental support services bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in dental support services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UNM awarded 40 bachelor’s completions in dental hygiene/hygienist in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (52%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Dental Support Services | 11 |
